The Ghana Police Service has arrested two suspects in the Ashanti Region over their alleged involvement in the illegal trade of firearms and ammunition, following an intelligence-led operation by the CID Headquarters’ Anti-Armed Robbery Unit.
According to police, the operation was launched after intelligence gathered in January 2026 indicated that some individuals were supplying various types of weapons and ammunition to criminal elements in the Ashanti Region, contrary to Section 192(a) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).
The first suspect, Christopher Kubini, 63, a businessman and resident of Abuakwa-NanaKetewa, was arrested on July 15, 2026. During interrogation, he allegedly admitted the offence and identified Kwabena Tawiah, 56, a businessman and resident of Asokwa-Kokoben, as his main firearms supplier.
Police subsequently arrested Tawiah and conducted a search at his residence, leading to the recovery of a cache of weapons and ammunition. The items reportedly included a Malik pistol, Walther PK380 pistol, Smith & Wesson pistol, Stag SCR pistol, Taurus G2C pistol loaded with 5 rounds of 9mm, multiple pistol magazines, 100 rounds of 9mm live ammunition, and 20 rounds of .380 ammunition.
Investigators said the second suspect admitted he had been involved in the sale of firearms for about 10 years despite not holding a valid licence.
He also allegedly disclosed that he had sold guns to several people across the country without proper documentation.
Both suspects remain in police custody while investigations continue to identify and arrest other alleged accomplices and customers.
The Ghana Police Service has warned that the illegal possession and sale of firearms is a serious criminal offence and vowed to prosecute offenders to the fullest extent of the law.
By Maurice Otoo
