Police Arrest 64 Suspects And Recover Firearms In Achimota Operation

The Office of the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector-General of Police (SOA), in collaboration with the National SWAT, has arrested 64 suspects in a major swoop near Achimota Mile 7.

 

 

The operation followed complaints from residents about suspected criminal activities at a lounge in the area, including the open display and possible trade in firearms.

 

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According to police, officers identified a blue, unregistered Acura vehicle with a pistol holster inside during the operation. No one at the scene claimed ownership of the holster, and the vehicle was impounded and taken to Police Headquarters for further investigation.

 

 

One of the suspects, Theophilus Ashon, presented himself as a police officer attached to CID Operations. Checks however established that he was not a police officer. A search on him led to the recovery of a Smith & Wesson pistol loaded with six rounds of 9mm ammunition.

 

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Further investigations led police to Atico, where another suspect, Michael Emmanuel Kingsley Mills, was arrested. A search of his residence resulted in the recovery of three pump action guns, four pistols, 62 AA and BB cartridges, 54 rounds of 40 calibre ammunition and other exhibits.

 

 

The 64 suspects are currently in police custody assisting investigations and will be put before court.

 

Police say the operation is part of ongoing efforts to clamp down on illegal firearms and ensure public safety in the Greater Accra Region.