The Ghana Police Service confirmed the arrest of two individuals identified as Mawuli Akpabla and Kwesi Boateng during a targeted security operation in the Greater Accra Region. According to an official statement from the Ghana Police Service, the arrests occurred during a routine stop and search exercise designed to curb violent crime within the capital city.
Officers conducted a search of the suspects and their vehicle which led to the discovery of two pistols and several rounds of live ammunition concealed in the car. A report by Citi Newsroom indicates that the suspects failed to produce valid permits or documentation for the firearms at the time of their arrest. The police have taken the weapons into custody as forensic evidence for the ongoing investigation.
The two suspects remain in police custody while investigators work to determine the origin of the firearms and any potential links to recent criminal activities in the region. According to a GhanaWeb report, the police department has intensified its presence in key areas of the Greater Accra Region following a directive to increase public safety and reduce the proliferation of illegal arms.
Authorities have not yet announced the specific charges or the date for an initial court appearance for the two men. The Ghana Police Service statement emphasized that the operation is part of a broader strategy to maintain law and order. All information regarding the alleged activities of the suspects is currently attributed to the police investigation while they await formal processing by the judicial system.