Ashanti Region: Police arrest 24 suspects, seize gun and suspected narcotics

The Ashanti Regional Police Command, working with the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Special Operations Team (SOT), has arrested 24 suspects during an intelligence-led operation that led to the recovery of a pump-action gun, suspected narcotic substances, vehicles and other exhibits.

The Ghana Police Service, in a press release, said the operation formed part of efforts to deal with drug-related offences and other criminal activities in the region.

The Ghana Police Service said it would continue intelligence-led operations to deal with drug-related offences, violent crime and other criminal activities.