The Ashanti Regional Police Command arrested three men in Kumasi after discovering unlicensed firearms in their possession during a routine security operation. According to a Citi Newsroom report, the suspects were traveling in a vehicle when they were intercepted by a patrol team operating within the regional capital. The officers conducted a search which led to the discovery of the illegal items concealed within the vehicle.
A statement from the Ghana Police Service indicated that the seized items included two locally manufactured pistols and several rounds of live ammunition. The suspects were immediately taken into custody for further interrogation to determine the source of the weapons and their intended use. Police officials have not yet released the names of the individuals as the investigation remains active in the Ashanti Region.
Daily Guide Network reports that the arrests are part of a broader strategy by the regional command to curb violent crime and the proliferation of illegal small arms. The police have intensified patrols in identified hotspots within Kumasi to ensure public safety during the current security period. Authorities stated that the suspects will face charges related to the possession of firearms without lawful excuse.
While the Citi Newsroom report identified the weapons as local pistols, official police communications noted that forensic examinations will be conducted on the recovered ammunition. The suspects are currently being held at a regional police facility pending their arraignment before a court of competent jurisdiction. National security spokespersons have urged the public to provide information regarding the movement of illegal weapons within the country.