{
  "id": 14723613,
  "title": "Alavanyo-Dzogbedze: Suspect arrested over death threats, illegal firearms; another apprehended over cannabis cultivation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/alavanyo-dzogbedze-suspect-arrested-over-death-threats-illegal",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T15:12:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "3News",
    "slug": "3news",
    "url": "https://3news.com/news/alavanyo-dzogbedze-suspect-arrested-over-death-threats-illegal-firearms-another-apprehended-over-cannabis-cultivation"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "In a recent police operation in Ghana, Saviour Dzadze, a suspect from Kpando District, was arrested and charged with death threats and possession of illegal firearms. During the arrest, police recovered an AK-47 assault rifle, two other firearms, ammunition, and suspected narcotics from his cottage. Dzadze claimed he obtained the AK-47 through a barter arrangement with cannabis, but was unable to provide documentation for the weapon. Another suspect, Vincent Lotsu, was apprehended by the Kpando-based Marine Police for unlawful cultivation and possession of suspected narcotics. Police found a cannabis plantation and 16 sacks of dried leaves during a routine patrol near the Volta Lake. Both suspects remain in police custody, and authorities are working to apprehend Dzadze's brother and identify the man who exchanged the AK-47 for cannabis. The Volta North Regional Police Command has vowed to intensify efforts against drug trafficking, illegal firearms, and related offenses, urging young people to steer clear of illicit activities.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Suspect arrested after catalytic converters stolen from food charity’s trucks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/suspect-arrested-after-catalytic-converters-stolen-from-food-charitys",
        "published": "2026-10-15T16:23:55.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}