Police intercept bus with over 1,000 ammunition at Asankare barrier

Police at the Asankare barrier in the Ashanti Region have intercepted another passenger bus smuggling over 1,000 rounds of ammunition from Accra to northern Ghana.

The Kia Grand Bird bus, with registration number AK 1309–21, was stopped during a routine check by police personnel on duty. A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of 1,050 rounds of AAA and BB cartridge ammunition.

The bus was being driven by Mohammed Gzali, aged 42, with his assistant, Mohammed Jabir, 22. There were 45 passengers on board at the time of the interception.

A police situational report (SITREP) seen by Graphic Online indicated that the vehicle was travelling from Accra to Tamale, en route to Savulegu. The report said officers became suspicious during the routine check and informed the Divisional Commander, who arrived at the scene together with the Juaso District Commander and the Juaso District Crime Officer.

Upon their arrival, an extensive search of the vehicle was conducted, leading to the opening of a sack containing the ammunition.

When questioned, the driver told police that the sack and its contents were brought to the station by an unknown person as a parcel, to be delivered to one Oboye in Tamale.

The bus has since been impounded, while the ammunition has been retained as exhibits. The suspects are currently in police custody, assisting with ongoing investigations.