The Ashanti South Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man for possessing two hundred and seven (207) rounds of assorted ammunition and other items.
The suspect identified as Yussif Mohammed was said to be carrying a backpack containing the ammunition when he was arrested.
He was arrested near the Asankare Police Barrier with the assistance of some informants.
The Deputy Regional Commander, Assistant Commissioner of Police Cephas Arthur, addressing a press conference on Monday, May 12, 2025, said, “On-the-spot investigation revealed that the suspect was on board an Accra-bound passenger bus from Kumasi direction when the luggage, being the said backpack, fell from the bus. The attention of the police who were on duty close by was drawn to it, and they apprehended the 25-year-old man who claimed ownership of the said backpack.”
He revealed that items found on the suspect include 2 empty CZ magazines, 1 empty G3 magazine, and two G3 magazines loaded with 8 rounds of ammunition each.
The rest are one round of BB ammunition, 35 rounds of CZ ammunition, 42 AK-47 ammunition, and 16 rounds of Redheaded G3 ammunition.
A quantity of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, 1 bulletproof vest, 2 black jackets, 1 green jacket, 1 crash helmet and 2 military uniforms were also uncovered.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
