Police have arrested five individuals suspected of belonging to an armed robbery gang. These suspects are accused of targeting gold dealers, mining sites, and communities. The gang operated in parts of the Ashanti and Western regions.
The arrests were made following intelligence-led operations. These operations took place between August and September 4, 2026.
During the operations, police recovered three AK-47 rifles. Ammunition was also seized.
Authorities stated that the gang is responsible for robberies across the affected regions.
The police have not yet released the names of the arrested individuals.
Further investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of the gang's activities.
The recovered weapons will be processed as evidence.