The Ghana Police Service reported the arrest of three suspects in connection with an armed robbery at a local pharmacy in Kumasi. According to an official statement released by the police administration the suspects were intercepted after a distress call prompted a tactical response from intelligence units within the Ashanti Region.
Authorities identified the suspects as being in possession of several items linked to the alleged crime. A report from Citi Newsroom indicated that the police seized two unlicensed firearms and an unspecified amount of cash believed to have been taken from the pharmacy staff during the incident.
The Ghana Police Service stated that the operation was part of an ongoing effort to curb violent crime in the Kumasi metropolis. While the specific names of the suspects were not immediately published the police confirmed that the individuals are currently in custody assisting with further investigations.
Local outlets including GhanaWeb reported that the pharmacy staff escaped the ordeal without sustaining life threatening injuries. The police have urged the public to remain vigilant and continue providing timely information to security agencies to help maintain public safety across the country.
The suspects are expected to be processed for court once preliminary investigations are completed. The Ghana Police Service emphasized that all three individuals are presumed innocent until a court of competent jurisdiction proves otherwise after a full trial.