Police arrest 64 suspects, recover firearms in Achimota lounge operation
Police arrested 64 suspects and recovered multiple firearms during an operation at a lounge near Achimota Mile 7 in Greater Accra following complaints of illegal gun trading. One suspect falsely claimed to be a police officer, while another
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Police arrest 64 suspects in Achimota lounge firearms 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 for unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition at a lounge near Achimota Mile 7 in the Greater Accra Region.”
A major coordinated law enforcement operation resulted in the arrest of dozens of individuals suspected of illegal firearms possession, indicating a significant crackdown on armed criminal activity in the Greater Accra area.
Fake police officer arrested with loaded pistol during raid
“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 of him led to the recovery of a Smith & Wesson pistol loaded with six rounds of 9mm ammunition.”
The arrest of an imposter claiming police credentials highlights the danger of fraudulent law enforcement and suggests organized criminal networks may be using false identities to evade detection.
Large cache of weapons recovered from suspect's residence
“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 discovery of multiple firearms and substantial ammunition at one suspect's home indicates a significant weapons trafficking or storage operation, underscoring the scale of illegal arms circulation in the region.
Operation triggered by community complaints about lounge activities
“The operation followed complaints from residents about suspected criminal activities at the lounge and its surroundings, including the open display and possible trade in firearms.”
Community tip-offs were instrumental in initiating the police action, demonstrating the importance of public cooperation in combating organized crime and illegal weapons trafficking.
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Led the operation in collaboration with National SWAT that arrested 64 suspects for unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition at a lounge near Achimota Mile 7.
Collaborated with the SOA in conducting the operation that resulted in the arrest of 64 suspects and recovery of multiple firearms.
Falsely presented himself as a police officer attached to CID Operations; a search of him recovered a loaded Smith & Wesson pistol with six rounds of 9mm ammunition.
Arrested in Atico; a search of his residence recovered three pump action guns, four pistols, and various ammunition including 62 AA and BB cartridges and 54 rounds of 40 calibre ammunition.
Site of the lounge near Mile 7 where the operation took place following complaints from residents about suspected criminal activities and firearms trade.