Police arrest 64 suspects and recover firearms in Achimota operation

The Ghana Police Service says 64 suspects have been arrested for alleged unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition during an operation at a lounge near Achimota Mile 7 in the Greater Accra Region.

The operation was conducted by the Office of the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector-General of Police, in collaboration with the National SWAT, following complaints from residents about suspected criminal activity at the lounge and its surroundings.

According to the Police, officers identified a blue, unregistered Acura vehicle at the scene with a pistol holster inside. The vehicle was impounded and taken to Police Headquarters for further investigation after no one claimed ownership of the holster.

The Police also said Theophilus Ashon claimed to be an officer attached to CID Operations, but checks established that he was not a Police officer. A search allegedly led to the recovery of a Smith & Wesson pistol loaded with six rounds of 9mm ammunition.

The Police said a further investigation led to the arrest of Michael Emmanuel Kingsley Mills at Atico. A search of his residence allegedly recovered three pump-action guns, four pistols, 62 AA and BB cartridges, 54 rounds of .40-calibre ammunition and other exhibits.

The suspects remain in Police custody assisting investigations and are expected to be put before the court. The arrests and allegations have not been tested in court.

Source: Ghana Police Service.