The National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA) has intensified efforts to combat the spread of illegal firearms by engaging transport operators and commuters at the Somanya Taxi Station in the Eastern Region.
The sensitisation exercise brought together about 162 drivers, passengers and hawkers, targeting transport hubs which authorities say can unknowingly serve as transit points for illicit weapons.
Leading the engagement, Ms Rebecca Ahiamadzor educated participants on the dangers associated with illegal arms and the legal requirements governing firearm possession in Ghana.
She urged drivers to remain vigilant about the goods they transport, stressing that their role on the road places them in a strategic position to help detect and prevent the movement of illegal weapons.
She emphasised that strengthening community awareness is key to reducing gun-related crimes and ensuring public safety.
Participants welcomed the initiative, describing it as timely, and called for more frequent education campaigns as well as the introduction of confidential reporting channels to support the fight against illicit arms.
The exercise forms part of NACSA’s broader strategy to involve communities directly in efforts to curb gun violence and maintain safety across the country.
