Anti-Armed Robbery Unit arrests two individuals for unlawful possession of firearms
The Anti-Armed Robbery Unit of the Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested two individuals for unlawful possession of firearms.
The arrests were made during an intelligence-led operation carried out in the early hours of Tuesday, July 9, 2025.
The operation, which targeted known hideouts in Nweneso, Trabuom, and Nkwawie, resulted in the arrest of Acheampong Kwadwo, 21, and James Antwi Adjei, 24.
During the operation, a search was conducted, leading to the recovery of two pump-action shotguns.
The Police in a press release on Thursday, signed by the head of Public Affairs Unit, DSP Godwin Ahianyo said one of the recovered shotguns had the serial number ASAO 2164 2021, while the other did not have a serial number.
The firearms are suspected to be stolen and were possibly intended for use in robbery operations across the Atwima Districts and the Greater Kumasi area.
The suspects are currently in police custody and are assisting with ongoing investigations.
The recovered firearms have been retained as exhibits for evidential purposes.
The police are working to unravel the circumstances surrounding the possession of the firearms and the suspects’ intentions.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has assured the public that it will continue to work tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of residents in the region.
Further updates on the investigation will be communicated in due course.
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