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• April 21, 2025
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Police intercept 30k pieces of ammunition at Tadzewu-Metsrikasa Barrier

Police personnel on duty at the Tadzewu-Metsrikasa Barrier in the Ketu North Municipality of the Volta Region have intercepted a massive consignment of ammunition on a passenger bus traveling from Accra to Benin.

The arrest occurred in the early hours of Friday, April 18, 202, at approximately 0330 hours, during a routine inspection of a Hyundai passenger bus, with registration number GR 8246-Q.

A search of the vehicle revealed 60 cartons of AAA cartridges, amounting to 15,000 pieces of the AAA cartridge, and 72 cartons of BB cartridges, totaling 18,000 pieces of the BB cartridge ammunition. The boxes had been concealed under luggage and wrapped in sacks to avoid detection.

This was contained in an official statement issued by the Volta Regional Police Public Affairs Unit, signed by DSP Felix Danku, and dated April 19, 2025.

According to the release, the driver of the vehicle, Abasou Fousseni, aged 45, and his co-driver, Salisu Jalilu, aged 38, were immediately arrested for questioning.

Both men, however, denied knowledge of the concealed ammunition.

“Preliminary investigations suggest that the co-driver, Salisu Jalilu, was responsible for loading the illicit items into the vehicle,” the statement said.

In light of this development, the driver was granted bail to allow him to continue the journey and ensure the safe arrival of the passengers at their destination.

The co-driver remains in custody to assist with ongoing investigations. He is expected to be arraigned before court on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

The statement reiterated the Ghana Police Service’s firm commitment to combating transnational crimes, especially those that threaten peace and security within the ECOWAS sub-region.

Investigations are ongoing to identify the source and intended recipients of the ammunition.

Source: myjoyonline.com

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• March 22, 2025
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IGP declares war on illegal mining

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has declared an all-out war on illegal mining, also known as “galamsey,” citing its serious threat to national security and the environment.

Speaking at the Regional Police Commanders’ Conference, COP Yohuno highlighted the escalating crisis of illegal mining, particularly in the Western North region, where the problem has reached alarming levels.

He revealed that armed criminals connected to illegal mining operations have carried out violent attacks on innocent civilians, including forest guards, with no justification. “

This lawlessness must not be allowed to continue,” COP Yohuno said, emphasizing the urgent need for action.

With illegal mining contributing to widespread violence and severe environmental degradation, the IGP stressed the importance of a coordinated, forceful response. He called on Regional Commanders to intensify their efforts and ensure a comprehensive approach to combat the issue.

“We are declaring war on illegal mining, and I expect every regional commander to take decisive action to bring perpetrators to justice,” COP Yohuno concluded.

Source: myjoyonline.com