Police retrieve 1,400 rounds of ammunition in Bolgatanga

The Upper East Regional Police Command has retrieved 1,400 rounds of ammunition at a mechanic workshop near the Assemblies of God Church in Bolgatanga.

The retrieval followed a report made to police on 9 May 2026 by an auto mechanic, who said his apprentice discovered suspicious items while sweeping the workshop premises.

Police officers dispatched to the scene recovered two sealed packets hidden in fertiliser sacks inside a hen coop. Each packet contained 700 rounds of 7.62×39mm ammunition.

The ammunition has been retained in police custody for evidential purposes as investigations continue to determine its source and ownership.