The Ashanti Regional Police Command has launched an investigation after intercepting a vehicle loaded with firearms and ammunition in the Kuntanase area.
The discovery, made on August 17, 2025, during a routine patrol along the Aputuoagya–Bekwai road, where officers spotted a suspicious white Toyota Sienta with registration No. NR 289-24 parked near a bushy area.
According to a police statement, two men were seen standing beside the vehicle, allegedly smoking a substance suspected to be narcotics.
Upon noticing the approaching officers, the suspects fled into nearby bushes and evaded capture despite a pursuit.
A search of the abandoned vehicle uncovered a cache of dangerous items, including:
– One AK-47 assault rifle (Serial No. 29546)
– One locally manufactured firearm
– Two AK-47 magazines (each loaded with 30 rounds)
– Four packets of AK-47 ammunition (25 rounds per packet)
– Seven loose rounds of ammunition
– Other personal items, including a Huawei smartphone, cowrie shells, and a Ghana Card.
The police said the vehicle has been impounded at the Kuntanase Police Station, while the recovered items are being held as exhibits to aid further investigations.
The police have urged the public to assist with any information that could lead to the arrest of the suspects, emphasising their commitment to combating violent crime in the region.
Residents are encouraged to report suspicious activities via the police emergency numbers; 191, 18555, or 112.
