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Ghana Police arrest suspected arms trafficker in Tema, retrieve weapons
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The Ghana Police Service arrested a suspected key member of an arms trafficking syndicate in Tema on July 9, 2026. This arrest is part of an ongoing intelligence-led operation to dismantle illegal weapon networks across Ghana. The suspect was apprehended after allegedly supplying an AK-47 assault rifle, a magazine with ten rounds of live ammunition, and a 9mm automatic pistol. These items have been secured as evidence. This incident brings the total number of seized weapons during the crackdown to four, including two AK-47 assault rifles and two pistols. The police are withholding the suspect's identity to protect the ongoing investigation. The suspect is currently in custody, assisting law enforcement, as efforts continue to identify and apprehend other members of the syndicate.
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