A special intelligence-led operation involving the Ghana Police Service, the military, and the Bureau of National Intelligence has led to the arrest of 24 suspects and the recovery of assorted weapons in Sampa in the Bono Region.
According to a statement issued by the Bono Regional Police Command on March 21, 2026, the operation was carried out in the early hours of the day as part of efforts to clamp down on criminal activities and rid the area of illegal arms.
The joint team, which included personnel from the 3rd Infantry Battalion, retrieved eight assorted weapons during the exercise. Items seized included pump-action guns, a Baikal gun, locally manufactured firearms, and a large cache of ammunition.
Other exhibits recovered comprised machetes, bayonets, clubs, knives, military-style jackets, body armour, mobile phones, and motorbikes, as well as tools and items suspected to be linked to criminal activities.
Police said the suspects, made up of individuals aged between 13 and 78, are currently in custody assisting with investigations. Two of them were specifically arrested for breaching curfew regulations.
The authorities indicated that steps are underway to process the suspects for prosecution.
The Bono Regional Police Command has also appealed to the public to support security agencies with credible information that could lead to the arrest of persons involved in illegal possession of weapons.
“We remain committed to ensuring the safety and security of residents and will continue to work tirelessly to combat crime in the region,” the statement added.
The release was signed by Chief Inspector Thomas Akeelah, Public Relations Officer of the Bono Regional Police Command.
