Joint Police Military Intelligence Operation in Sampa Leads to Weapons Recovery, 24 Arrested
A special joint security operation conducted by the Bono Regional Police Command in collaboration with the 3rd Infantry Battalion (3BN) and the Bureau of National Intelligence (BNI) has led to the recovery of eight assorted firearms and the arrest of 24 suspects in Sampa Township.
The coordinated exercise, carried out in the early hours of 21st March 2026, formed part of ongoing efforts by the regional security agencies to rid the area of illegal weapons and criminal elements.
According to the Bono Regional Police Command, the operation resulted in the seizure of a significant cache of weapons and items, including five pump-action guns, one Baikal gun, two locally manufactured firearms, and 790 rounds of AAA and BB cartridges. Other items retrieved include one AK-47 ammunition round,...