The Western Central Regional Police Command has picked up three suspects in connection with a robbery incident that happened at Wassa Afransie in the Western Region.

The suspects were said to have robbed employees of Mas Palasco Gold Buying Limited of gold valued at GH¢199,000.00 and other valuables.

Speaking to journalists at the Regional Police Command headquarters, Tarkwa, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Desmond Boampong, the Western Central Regional Police Commander, said the suspects were Felix Adjei, alias Africa or Nana Adjei, Kofi Appiah, alias Jesse, and Emmanuel Kelvin, a Nigerian.

He said on April 4, 2025, Kofi Appiah, a driver for Mas Palasco Gold Buying Limited, and another employee, Emmanuel Adu, were returning from Wassa Ayiem after collecting a quantity of gold from a client when armed men ambushed them, firing warning shots.