The Upper East Regional Police Command has arrested 16 suspects and recovered ammunition and suspected narcotic substances during a security operation at the Gbane mining site in the Talensi District. The operation, conducted on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, involved personnel from several police units. According to a press release issued by the Police Public Affairs Unit, ten suspects were arrested during the initial police operation. Items recovered included live cartridges, wraps of suspected Indian hemp, mobile phones, security uniforms, body armours, pepper sprays, a knife, a weapon bag, and walkie-talkies. In a separate operation, a military team arrested six additional suspects and recovered two pump-action guns and more live cartridges. These six suspects were handed over to the police. The combined arrests bring the total number of suspects apprehended to 16 and ammunition to 209. The operation is part of security efforts at the Gbane mining site. Police patrols are continuing in the affected communities to maintain peace and order. All 16 suspects are in police custody assisting investigations and will be put before the court.