A man has been arrested for unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition during a routine police operation at the Tweapease Barrier near Obuasi in the Ashanti Region.
The arrest occurred on July 29, 2025, when officers from the Ashanti South Regional Police Command stopped a Toyota minibus travelling from Kumasi to Tarkwa for inspection.
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During the search, police discovered an unregistered Bruni Model 92 pistol loaded with three rounds of 9mm ammunition concealed in a passenger’s backpack.
The suspect, identified as Osman Abdul Majeed, was taken into custody after failing to provide documentation authorising possession or transport of the weapon.
In a statement issued on August 5, police said Majeed claimed during interrogation that the firearm had been given to him in Tamale by a man known only as Awal, with instructions to deliver it to an unidentified person in Tarkwa.
Majeed remains in police custody and is expected to be arraigned soon.
Investigations are ongoing to trace the origin of the weapon and apprehend any accomplices.
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The police have reiterated their commitment to conducting routine barrier checks and intelligence-led operations aimed at preventing the movement of illegal arms, and they are encouraging the public to report any suspicious activity to support efforts in maintaining public safety.
