{
  "id": 9803265,
  "title": "Police arrest 64 suspects and recover firearms in Achimota Lounge operation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/police-arrest-64-suspects-and-recover-firearms-in-achimota-lounge",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T18:08:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "3News",
    "slug": "3news",
    "url": "https://3news.com/crime/police-arrest-64-suspects-and-recover-firearms-in-achimota-lounge-operation"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector-General of Police, in collaboration with the National SWAT team, has conducted an operation at a lounge near Achimota Mile 7 in the Greater Accra Region, resulting in the arrest of 64 suspects for unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition. The raid was prompted by complaints from local residents about suspected criminal activities, including the open display and possible trade in firearms. Among those apprehended was Theophilus Ashon, who falsely claimed to be a police officer, and was found to be in possession of a Smith & Wesson pistol. Another suspect, Michael Emmanuel Kingsley Mills, was also taken into custody, with a search of his residence uncovering a significant cache of weapons and ammunition. All 64 suspects are currently in police custody and are expected to face court proceedings.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}