The Kasoa Divisional Police Command has arrested two Nigerians for being in possession of an AK 47 assault rifle and 48 rounds of ammunition.
Ikena Chiwetalu (38) and Christian Odikah (34) have been identified as the suspects.
They were apprehended on July 13 during a routine stop and search operation conducted by police patrols on the Kasoa-Amansaman main road at Lamptey.
According to the details, while conducting the search, the police noticed a sprinter bus travelling from Amasaman to Kasoa.
The bus carried five male adults, including the driver and his companion.
The behaviour of three passengers piqued the police team’s interest, prompting them to conduct a thorough search.
During the search, wrapped leaves suspected to be narcotics were discovered in Ikena Chiwetalu’s pocket.
An AK-47 assault rifle, a magazine loaded with 28 live ammunition, and another 20 live ammunition concealed in a dove body lotion container were discovered during a further investigation of the vehicle.
These items were hidden beneath the seat in a black rucksack.
However, one of the suspects escaped, while the other two were apprehended.
They are currently being prepared for remand in court for further investigation.
The Kasoa Akweley Magistrate Court sentenced the two accused to 24 months in prison on narcotics-related charges.
Because the court lacks jurisdiction over such serious matters, it has adjourned the substantive case to allow the police to complete their investigation and prosecution at a higher court.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
