The Greater Accra Regional Police Command has arrested 101 suspects during a series of targeted operations carried out as part of its Christmas Special Operations across the region.
The arrests were made at identified crime-prone locations including Kwame Nkrumah Circle, Nungua, Adabraka, Achimota, East Legon and the Railways enclave, following intelligence-led patrols and stop-and-search exercises by police personnel.
According to the Police Command, the special operation forms part of nationwide security measures rolled out during the festive season to prevent crime, ensure public safety and maintain law and order as residents gather for Christmas and end-of-year activities.
The Christmas Special Operations are conducted annually by the Ghana Police Service, typically involving intensified day and night patrols, snap checkpoints, swoops at known hideouts, and collaboration with other security agencies. The initiative is aimed at deterring armed robbery, drug trafficking, assault, and other criminal activities that often spike during festive periods.
Police sources indicated that the suspects were picked up for various offences, including possession of narcotic substances, robbery-related activities, unlawful assembly, and other forms of suspected criminal conduct.
Items retrieved during the operations are said to be undergoing examination as investigations continue.
The Command noted that the operations were deliberately focused on busy commercial hubs and high-traffic areas where criminal activities are more likely to occur during the holidays.
All suspects are currently in police custody assisting with investigations and will be processed in accordance with the law.
The Greater Accra Regional Police Command has reiterated its commitment to sustaining the Christmas Special Operations throughout the festive season and into the New Year, urging the public to remain vigilant and cooperate with law enforcement to help keep communities safe.
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