The Ghana Police Service confirmed the arrest of five individuals in Ho for the alleged possession of illegal firearms. According to a GhanaWeb report, the suspects were apprehended during a targeted sweep conducted by the Volta Regional Police Command. The operation was initiated after law enforcement received intelligence concerning the movement of suspicious persons within the municipality.
During the search, officers recovered several locally manufactured pistols and a quantity of live ammunition as noted in a report by Citi Newsroom. The police have not yet released the legal identities of the five suspects while the preliminary investigation is ongoing. Officials stated that the recovered items were being held as evidence for forthcoming court proceedings.
A statement from the Ghana Police Service indicated that the sweep is part of a broader strategy to reduce the circulation of small arms and light weapons in the region. The authorities credited the success of the operation to the cooperation of local residents who provided timely information. No injuries were reported during the police intervention or the subsequent arrests.
While the GhanaWeb report stated that the men were found with unlicensed goods, the specific charges are expected to be formalized once the suspects are processed by the court. The Volta Regional Police Command continues to monitor the situation to determine if there is a connection between these individuals and other recent criminal activities in the area. The five remain in police custody pending further legal action.