Security forces in Ghana’s Upper West Region have intercepted a massive cache of 50,000 illicit rounds of live ammunition.
The dramatic midnight operation unfolded outside Wa on an unapproved route typically favored by smugglers and criminals.
Vigilant officers intercepted a commercial vehicle and uncovered 200 boxes of AA cartridges hidden beneath ordinary commercial goods.
Three suspects, identified as Alhassan Issahaku, Idrissu Mashood, and Alhaji Issahaku, were swiftly arrested during the operation.
The high-stakes bust drew widespread praise from regional commanders who lauded the tactical integrity of the responding officers.
Deputy Regional Commander ACP Peter Kamasa confirmed that extensive investigations are underway to dismantle the supply network.
Local authorities have renewed calls for public vigilance to help shield vulnerable border communities from rising cross-border crime.