Police Arrest 54 Suspects in Bono Region Swoop Operations

The Bono Regional Police Command has arrested fifty-four (54) suspects in a series of coordinated swoop operations aimed at clamping down on illegal drug peddling, drug abuse, and robbery-related criminal hideouts across the region.

The operations, which form part of the Command’s ongoing efforts to rid communities of crime and drug-related activities, were conducted through separate but targeted, intelligence-led exercises by the Regional Police Intelligence Department (PID) and other personnel. The swoops covered several communities including Abesim, Banda, Nkrankwanta, Odumase, Dumasua, Wenchi, and Dormaa.

According to the Police, the suspects, aged between 17 and 45 years, were picked up at various locations identified as hotspots for drug use, peddling, and other criminal activities. Among those arrested are Rev. Alex Kwaku Manu (36), Adams Moro (32), Kwaku Kyere (40), Ata Opare (20), Anyane Emmanuel (45), Appiah Shadrach (29), Philip Quarcoe (28), Francis Asamoah (27), Ahmed Farouk (22), and Richard Owusu (35), among others, bringing the total number of suspects to fifty-four.

During the operations, police retrieved several exhibits suspected to be linked to drug-related activities. These include quantities of tramadol, wrappers containing dried leaves and seeds suspected to be Indian hemp, a small crusher, six pairs of scissors, two boxes of matches, a box of cigarettes, and a green tricycle popularly known as “pragya.” All exhibits have been retained by the Police for evidential purposes.

The suspects have since been arraigned before the court and remanded into Police custody to assist with further investigations.

The Bono Regional Police Command has assured the general public of its readiness to ensure a crime-free festive season. The Command also issued a strong warning to individuals involved in criminal activities, emphasizing that anyone who breaks the law will be arrested and made to face the full rigours of the law.