{"id":108170,"date":"2025-12-23T14:01:13","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T14:01:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=108170"},"modified":"2025-12-23T14:01:13","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T14:01:13","slug":"132-suspects-arrested-in-police-swoop-ahead-of-festivities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=108170","title":{"rendered":"132 suspects arrested in police swoop ahead of festivities"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Greater Accra Regional Police Command has arrested 132 suspects and recovered several items, including motorcycles, following a series of special swoops and motor operations conducted across parts of the Accra Metropolis.<\/p>\n

Speaking during a press conference in Accra on December 23, the Regional Public Relations Officer, Superintendent Juliana Obeng, said: \u201cThe Accra Regional Police Command has arrested a total of 132 suspects and retrieved various exhibits, including narcotic substances, suspected stolen items, and motorcycles, during a series of special swoop and motor operations conducted across several jurisdictions in the metropolis as part of sustained efforts to combat crime during this Christmas and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n

She explained that one of the operations was carried out on Thursday, December 18, by police personnel from the Kotobabi District under the Nima Division.<\/p>\n

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\u201cOn Thursday, the 18th of December 2025, the police personnel from Kotobabi District under the Nima Division conducted a swoop at Alojo near Merciful Hotel Annex, where the operation led to the arrest of four suspects, details of which will be shared with you,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Superintendent Obeng noted that another operation was conducted on Sunday, December 21, by personnel from the Railways District Command under the Accra Central Division.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIn a related operation on Sunday, December 21, personnel of the Railways District Command of the Accra Central Division conducted swoops at identified criminal hideouts within the division that also led to the arrest of 15 persons,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

She further disclosed that a motor traffic operation was carried out on Friday, December 19, in the vicinity of East Legon and within the Airport Division.<\/p>\n

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\u201cOn Friday, December 19, a motor traffic operation was also conducted around East Legon and the Airport Division. The operation aimed at reducing crime and road traffic accidents, which resulted in the arrest of 36 motorbikes, and riders with minor offences were issued with warning letters, while others are being processed before court,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

According to her, additional operations were carried out within other jurisdictions in the metropolis.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThere are other operations that were held again within the jurisdiction, and details of all of these will be shared with you, and this forms part of our commitment to make sure that we all have a crime-free celebration during this month and beyond,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

On the status of suspects and recovered items, Superintendent Obeng said:<\/p>\n

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\u201cMeanwhile, all suspects arrested in the various operations are currently undergoing screening. Those found culpable will be put before the court while persons not linked to any criminal activity will be released accordingly.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

She noted that investigations were ongoing.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe retrieved exhibits have been retained and will be forwarded to the Police Forensic Laboratory for analysis where necessary.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Reaffirming the command\u2019s commitment to public safety, she said:<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe command assures the general public of its unwavering commitment to maintaining law and order and combating drug trafficking and other criminal activities within the metropolis.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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\u201cThe command encourages the general public to continue cooperating with the police by providing timely and credible information to help keep Accra safe.\u201d She urged.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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