The Ghana Police Service has recovered weapons, ammunition, clothing, and other exhibits in connection with the recent gold shop robbery at Mpohor in the Western Region.
As part of intensified anti-robbery patrols, officers from the Kuntanase District in the Ashanti Region intercepted a suspicious white Toyota Sienta along the Aputuoagya, Bekwai road. Two men standing beside the vehicle fled into a nearby bush upon sighting the police patrol team.
A search of the vehicle uncovered an AK-47 assault rifle, a locally manufactured firearm, two AK-47 magazines loaded with 30 rounds each, additional packets of ammunition, cowrie shells, a Huawei smartphone, identity documents, and several clothing items.
Police say a careful review of the recovered clothing, particularly hooded tops and Wellington boots—shows a striking resemblance to items worn by the robbers captured on CCTV during the Mpohor gold shop attack.
Investigators describe the recovery as a significant breakthrough in the ongoing probe. Security operations have since been intensified nationwide to track down the suspects and bring them to justice.
By Peter Quao Adattor
