Talensi: Police arrest 16 suspects, seize guns and ammunition at Gbane
Police and military teams recover two pump-action guns, 209 live cartridges, suspected narcotics and security equipment during a joint operation at the Gbane mining site.
The Upper East Regional Police Command says it has arrested 16 suspects and seized firearms, ammunition, suspected narcotic substances and other items during a security operation at the Gbane mining site in the Talensi District.
The operation, conducted on October 13, 2026, involved personnel from the National Police Intelligence Directorate, the Upper East Regional Police Intelligence Directorate, the Special Operations Team, known as Black Cobra, and the Tongo District Police Command.
Ten suspects were arrested during the operation, which led to the recovery of 104 live AA cartridges, 37 wraps of suspected Indian hemp and 12 mobile phones.
Other items retrieved included seven Nalamtaaba security uniforms, seven body armours, two pepper sprays, four touch lights, a knife, a weapon bag and a set of walkie-talkies.
Meanwhile, a military team from the 11 Mechanised Battalion has arrested six additional suspects and recovered two pump-action guns and 105 live AA cartridges.
The six suspects and the exhibits were subsequently handed over to the Police in Bolgatanga for further investigations.
The Police say patrols are continuing in the affected communities to maintain peace and order.
All 16 suspects are currently in police custody, assisting with investigations, and will be put before the court.
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