Twelve individuals have been arrested in connection with the transportation and possession of 598 cartons of BB cartridges at Nsakye, near Nsawam in the Eastern Region.
A police update on Facebook identified the suspects as Emmanuel Tsornyake, the driver of a DAF articulated truck with registration number EN 792-19; Ofori Jumbo; Paul Darko; Charles Laryea; Theophilus Laryea; and George Teye. They were reportedly caught while loading the ammunition into a hidden compartment inside the truck.
Three others — Noah Tretsu, Eric Danquah, and Billy Gamati — were also arrested for their alleged involvement. The arrests followed an intelligence-led operation carried out on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
Initial investigations revealed that 317 cartons contained live cartridges, while 281 were empty, all concealed within the trailer to avoid detection. Police acted swiftly after receiving intelligence that the vehicle was being used to transport ammunition from a farm.
Further inquiries led to the arrest of three more suspects. Police sources indicated that one of them, Ebenezer Okyere, implicated Samuel Kwadjo Baffoe as the owner of the cartridges. Baffoe was later apprehended at Amasaman and reportedly identified Gloria Bartels as his supplier.
He is also said to have confessed to supplying ammunition to two Nigerian nationals, Tony and Chika, who allegedly intended to export the items to Nigeria.
All twelve suspects remain in police custody, assisting with ongoing investigations, and are expected to be arraigned in court soon.
The police emphasized their renewed commitment to strengthening intelligence-led operations and implementing stricter measures to combat the illegal trafficking of arms and ammunition nationwide.
Source: Adomonline
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