Ghana Police seize ammunition in Volta Region, arrest bus driver in transnational crime crackdown raising conversation about the security in the region and at Ghana’s borders.
The Ghana Police Service in the Volta Region intercepted a significant haul of ammunition at the Tadzewu-Mitsrikasa Police barrier. A routine search of an Accra-Benin-bound Hyundai bus (registration GR 8246-Q) uncovered 60 cartons of AA cartridges (15,000 pieces) and 72 cartons of BB cartridges (18,000 pieces), hidden in sacks among luggage. The operation, detailed in a press release dated April 19, 2025, underscores the police’s efforts to curb illegal arms trafficking in the region.
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Cartridges
Ghana police going through the consignment
The consignment being searched
The driver, 38-year-old Abassou Fousseni, and his 48-year-old co-driver, Salisu Jallu, were questioned by authorities. Both denied knowledge of the illicit cargo, but the police gathered intelligence indicating the co-driver’s involvement in loading the ammunition. Fousseni was granted police enquiry bail to transport the passengers to their destination, while Jallu was detained to assist with the investigation.
STATEMENT: Ghana Police Seize Ammunition in Volta Region Arrest Bus Driver in Transnational Crime Crackdown
STATEMENT – Ghana Police Seize Ammunition in Volta Region
Fousseni is scheduled to appear in court on April 22, 2025, as the investigation continues. The seizure highlights the challenges of transnational crime in West Africa, with the Volta Region often serving as a conduit for smuggling due to its proximity to international borders. The Ghana Police Service reiterated its commitment to maintaining peace in the sub-region through such operations.
Signed by DSP Felix Danku of the Public Affairs Unit, the press release emphasizes the police’s ongoing efforts to combat illegal activities. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance in tackling cross-border crime, with authorities urging the public to report suspicious activities to ensure regional stability.
