Law enforcement officers in the Ashanti Region have arrested a man for possessing unregistered firearms. The incident occurred during normal police duties in the area.
The suspect was intercepted by officers who were conducting a routine patrol in his neighbourhood.
Upon searching the individual, authorities discovered a cache of illegal firearms. The weapons were confiscated by the police.
The Ghana Police Service stated that the man was taken into custody immediately after the discovery.
He is currently being held and will face legal consequences for illegal possession of weapons.
This arrest is part of ongoing efforts by the police to ensure public safety and reduce the number of illegal arms in circulation.
Possessing unregistered firearms is a serious offense under Ghanaian law.
The police are continuing their investigations to determine the source of the weapons and whether the suspect is linked to any criminal activities.