Crime & Punishment of Thursday, 5 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThree men have been arrested by the police in the Wa West District for openly carrying firearms and ammunition without licences. Drivers arrested for carrying suspected narcotic drugsA search at the scene led to the seizure of three single-barrel guns, three cutlasses, and 23 BB cartridges. During interrogation, the suspects confessed that they did not have licences to bear the firearms and ammunition. The Upper West Regional Police Command commended the patrol team for their vigilance and professionalism. The Command also cautioned members of the public against carrying unlicensed firearms, urging them to regularise their weapons or face legal action.

Source: GhanaWeb February 05, 2026 17:37 UTC