The Ashanti Regional Police Command has begun investigations into a case of unlawful possession of arms and ammunition.
The development comes after personnel from the Kuntanase District Patrol Team intercepted a vehicle loaded with firearms on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
In a statement, the police explained that during a routine patrol on the Aputoagya–Bekwai road, the team noticed a white Toyota Sienta, registration number NR 289-24, parked in a bushy area along the roadside under suspicious circumstances.
Two men believed to be standing near the vehicle and reportedly smoking a substance suspected to be narcotics fled into the bush when they saw the approaching officers.
A chase ensued, but the men managed to escape.
When officers searched the abandoned car, they discovered a cache of weapons and other items thought to be linked to planned criminal activity.
The items included an AK-47 assault rifle (Serial No. 29546), a locally manufactured gun, two AK-47 magazines loaded with 30 rounds each, four packets of AK-47 ammunition containing 25 rounds each, seven additional loose rounds, a pair of Wellington boots, a Huawei smartphone, cowrie shells, a pair of sandals, a Ghana Card, and a temporary driver’s license.
The vehicle has since been impounded at the Kuntanase Police Station, and the retrieved items are being held as exhibits.
The Service has reaffirmed its commitment to fighting violent crime and ensuring the safety of the public.
Source: Adomonline.com
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