2 remanded for illegally transiting ammunitions at Aflao

The Denu-Torkor Circuit Court in the Volta Region has remanded two people for alleged involvement in the transit of ammunition en route from Aflao, Ghana to Lome in Togo.

The suspects include Yameglo Kossi and 46-year-old Nyameglo Kossi Attitsogbe, identified as the main suspect.

The arrest followed checks conducted along an unapproved route, referred to as Beat 7, where the main suspect was alleged to be transporting the concealed ammunition on a tricycle operated by the other suspect.

The 29 packs of ammunition retrieved contained 25 rounds of AAA Redstar shotgun cartridges which were concealed in four sacks alongside clothing and other personal effects.

The two were arrested in an operation led by the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA) in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service, Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, Ghana Immigration Service and the Defense Intelligence of the Ghana Armed Forces.

Subsequent investigations revealed that the main suspect, Nyameglo Kossi Attitsogbe, had purchased the ammunition from a licensed arms and ammunition dealer based in Accra, who was found to be non-compliant with regulatory guidelines.

The dealer had also sold quantities exceeding the legally permitted limit.

The suspects are scheduled to reappear before the court on 24th April, 2025 as police continue investigations.

NACSA is working with the police to aid in the identification of individuals involved in the illicit trade and trafficking of arms and ammunition.

According to a release by NACSA, “the interception underscores the critical importance of cross-agency collaboration in addressing the growing threat of illicit arms and ammunition trafficking, and reinforces the need for heightened vigilance across border communities.”

The Small Arms Commission has further called on all licensed arms and ammunition dealers to strictly comply with the regulations governing their operations, as adherence to these regulations is critical in preventing the diversion of arms and ammunition, which could fuel organized crime and conflicts.

The Commission is calling on the public to volunteer information regarding arms in protection of the country by contacting the National Security on 999, the Ghana Police Service on 18555, or the Small Arms Commission on phone or via WhatsApp on +233599070944.

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