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Police Arrest Suspect for Unlawful Possession of Firearm and Ammunition in Western Region
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Police Arrest Suspect for Unlawful Possession of Firearm and Ammunition in Western Region

The Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested a man for unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition in the community of Aponteng Krom. The suspect, identified as Yahaya Seidu, was apprehended after being found in possession of a locally manufactured pistol. Upon questioning, he failed to provide any legal justification for carrying the weapon. A police search led to the retrieval of one locally manufactured pistol and two live cartridges from the suspect. According to authorities, Yahaya Seidu is currently in police custody and is assisting with ongoing investigations. He is expected to be arraigned before court soon. The police have reiterated their commitment to ensuring public safety and have urged community members to report suspicious activities promptly. ...
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Police Arrest 17 in Samreboi anti galamsey crackdown
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Police Arrest 17 in Samreboi anti galamsey crackdown

Seventeen individuals have been apprehended in a coordinated anti-galamsey operation by the Special Police Anti-Galamsey Taskforce from the National Police Headquarters. The operation, carried out on May 25, 2025, targeted illegal mining activities in Samreboi, located in the Western Region of Ghana. The suspects include seven Chinese nationals and ten Ghanaian citizens who were allegedly involved in unauthorized mining operations. According to police sources, all suspects were swiftly transported to Accra on the same day to aid in ongoing investigations. This operation is part of a broader national initiative to combat illegal mining, commonly known as "galamsey", which has caused significant environmental degradation across several parts of Ghana. The police taskforce has intensifi...
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Suspect in Hamburg stabbing was previously known to police
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Suspect in Hamburg stabbing was previously known to police

Police on duty at the scene after several people were seriously injured in a knife attack at Hamburg Central Station.Credit: Christian Charisius/dpa The 39-year-old woman suspected of having injured 18 people in a stabbing at the central train station in Germany's Hamburg had previously come to the attention of the authorities, officials said on Sunday. The woman, who hails from the northern state of Lower Saxony, has been known to police since 2021, a spokesman for the state Interior Ministry said. "She appeared at police stations several times, showing clear signs of mental illness," the spokesman said. Police initiated criminal proceedings against the woman in several cases last year, according to the ministry. Following an incident at the beginning of May, a court ordere...
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Police Restore Calm in Adoagyiri After Violent Clashes Between Youth Groups
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Police Restore Calm in Adoagyiri After Violent Clashes Between Youth Groups

The Eastern South Regional Police Command has confirmed that calm has been restored in Adoagyiri following violent disturbances involving rival youth groups in the area. According to police, the chaos erupted on Thursday, May 22, 2025, when approximately 300 youth took to the streets, blocking roads, burning tyres, and vandalizing shops and vehicles. The disturbances followed a series of violent incidents that have left at least two people dead and several others injured. A re-enforcement team comprising officers from the National Police Headquarters and the National Formed Police Unit was swiftly deployed to contain the situation. Authorities have since brought the violence under control and restored peace to the area. Preliminary investigations revealed that the unrest stemmed f...
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One More Arrested in Connection with Murder of Mobile Money Vendor in Aflao
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One More Arrested in Connection with Murder of Mobile Money Vendor in Aflao

The Volta Regional Police Command has made another breakthrough in the ongoing investigation into the robbery and murder of mobile money vendor Christopher Ahordor, which occurred in Aflao on April 28, 2025. On May 18, police arrested 65-year-old Happy Sewordor, believed to be the father of one of the prime suspects, Micheal Sewornu. Authorities say Happy Sewordor was apprehended after a search of his residence revealed a cache of weapons and drugs. Items retrieved included four single-barrel cap guns, a locally made pistol, fourteen AAA and one BB empty cartridges, dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, and other substances suspected to be Tramadol. Investigations suggest that the items were collected from a house in Aflao allegedly owned by his son, Micheal Sewornu, who had been pr...
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POLICE ARREST SUSPECT FOR STEALING EPA VEHICLE IN TARKWA
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POLICE ARREST SUSPECT FOR STEALING EPA VEHICLE IN TARKWA

The Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with the theft of a Toyota Land Cruiser belonging to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The vehicle, with registration number GS 1845-23, was reported stolen in the early hours of April 15, 2025, from the residence of an EPA employee at Budo City, a suburb of Tarkwa in the Western Region. The suspect, identified as Salifu Gariba, was apprehended by officers from the Northern Regional Police Command on April 16, 2025, at Kukobila, located along the Tamale-Bolgatanga highway. The stolen vehicle was successfully recovered at the time of the arrest. According to police sources, preliminary investigations are ongoing. Salifu Gariba is currently in custody and will face prosecution in accordance wit...
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POLICE ARREST 47 IN MASSIVE ANTI-GALAMSEY SWOOP IN WESTERN REGION
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POLICE ARREST 47 IN MASSIVE ANTI-GALAMSEY SWOOP IN WESTERN REGION

A joint intelligence-led anti-galamsey operation has led to the arrest of 47 individuals in connection with illegal mining activities in the Western Region. The four-day operation, which began on April 17, 2025, targeted illegal mining along the Tano River and within the Aboi, Subri, and Nimiri forest reserves. According to the Ghana Police Service, the suspects include 39 Ghanaians and 8 Chinese nationals. A significant number of exhibits were recovered during the operation, including 17 excavators, 1 bulldozer, 4 motorbikes, 2 Toyota Hilux pickups, 1 Toyota Rav4 vehicle, 4 pump action guns, 1 single barrel gun, 54 live BB cartridges, and 8 pumping machines. The police confirmed that 41 of the suspects were arraigned before court earlier today. Of those, 29 were remanded into custod...
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Two Suspects Arrested for Robbery Attempt Near Asankraguah
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Two Suspects Arrested for Robbery Attempt Near Asankraguah

The Western Central Regional Police Command has apprehended two suspects believed to be involved in an attempted robbery near Asankraguah in the Western Region. The suspects, identified as 28-year-old Mohammed Abdul-Salam and 42-year-old Karim Yakubu, were found hiding in a bush along a section of the road. Their suspicious behavior drew the attention of a nearby police patrol team. Upon spotting the officers, the two suspects attempted to flee the scene, leading to a dramatic pursuit. According to the police, the chase ended at an abandoned mining site, where the suspects tried to escape by jumping into a muddy pit. Police officers quickly moved in and rescued the duo from the pit before taking them into custody. A subsequent search at the scene led to the recovery of a shotgun, ...
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Police Arrest Man Seen in Viral Video Firing Gun at Jamestown
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Police Arrest Man Seen in Viral Video Firing Gun at Jamestown

The Ghana Police Service has arrested 29-year-old Samuel Aryeetey Kortor, who was captured in a widely circulated video discharging a firearm in the Jamestown area of Accra. The arrest, which took place on April 9, 2025, followed an intelligence-led operation conducted by the Police. Authorities have confirmed that Samuel Aryeetey Kortor is also a wanted suspect in an ongoing murder investigation being handled by the Homicide Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). A search of his residence at Gbese-Jamestown led to the discovery of a Beretta pistol with the serial number PX-195994, believed to be the weapon seen in the video. The suspect is currently in police custody and assisting with investigations. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other individuals linked to the ...
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Police Arrest Suspect in Viral Machete Assault Video
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Police Arrest Suspect in Viral Machete Assault Video

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspect in connection with a disturbing viral video showing a young man being assaulted with a machete near a fuel tanker. The arrest, which took place on April 9, 2025, was part of an intelligence-led operation aimed at swiftly bringing the perpetrator to justice. The suspect, identified as Dawuda Sumaila, who works as a tanker driver’s mate, is currently in police custody and is assisting with investigations. According to police reports, the incident occurred on Friday, April 4, 2025, in Anyinam, a town in the Eastern Region. The viral footage, which sparked public outrage on social media, shows Sumaila violently attacking the victim with a machete. Authorities have assured the public that a thorough investigation is underway and that just...
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