64 people detained in Ghana on suspicion of illegal weapons possession — MyJoyOnline

In Ghana, police detained 64 people during an operation over alleged unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition at a lounge near Achimota-Mile 7 in the Greater Accra Region. The operation was carried out by the Office of the Special Aide to the Inspector-General of Police jointly with the National SWAT, MyJoyOnline reports.

Residents’ complaints

According to police, the operation was launched following residents’ complaints about alleged criminal activity at and around the establishment. Law enforcement received information about the purported open display and possible trade in weapons.

During the operation, police found a blue unregistered Acura vehicle containing a pistol holster. The car was taken to police headquarters for further investigation, as no one at the scene claimed ownership of the holster.

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Seized weapons

One of the detainees, Theophilus Eshon, identified himself as a police officer attached to the Operations Unit of the Criminal Investigations Department. Police said checks did not confirm his affiliation with the Ghana Police Service. A search allegedly found a Smith & Wesson pistol with six 9 mm rounds on him.

Further investigative actions led law enforcement officers to Atiko, where Michael Emmanuel Kingsley Mills was detained. According to police, three pump-action shotguns, four pistols, 62 AA and BB rounds, as well as 54 .40-caliber rounds, were seized from his residence. All 64 detainees remain in police custody as part of the investigation; they are expected to be brought before a court.