The Ghana Police Service apprehended three young men in Kasoa after a search of their persons revealed illegal weaponry. According to a report by 3News, the suspects were stopped by officers during a routine patrol and search mission conducted within the Kasoa municipality. The operation led to the immediate seizure of two locally manufactured pistols found in their possession.
A report from Citi Newsroom indicates that the police team acted on intelligence regarding suspicious movements in the area. The three suspects were intercepted in a vehicle and a subsequent search resulted in the discovery of the concealed firearms. Officials have not yet released the names of the individuals pending further interrogation and formal charging procedures.
The Kasoa Divisional Police Command stated that the exercise forms part of a broader strategy to reduce violent crime and the proliferation of illicit arms in the Central Region. A GhanaWeb report mentions that the suspects are currently assisting the police with investigations to uncover whether the weapons have been used in previous robbery incidents or other criminal activities within the vicinity.
The Central Regional Police Public Relations Department noted that the suspects will be processed for court once preliminary investigations are complete. At this stage, the exact ages and occupations of the detained men remain unconfirmed by official police statements. The police have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious individuals to the nearest station to help maintain security in the Kasoa township.