Police personnel stationed at the Tadzewu-Mitsrikasa barrier in the Volta Region intercepted a major cache of ammunition during a routine search in the early hours of Friday, April 18, 2025.
The operation underscores ongoing efforts by law enforcement to curb the illegal trafficking of arms across Ghana’s borders.
At approximately 3:30 a.m., a Hyundai bus with registration number GR 8246-Q traveling from Accra to Benin was stopped for inspection. Upon searching the vehicle, officers discovered 60 cartons of AAA cartridges—totaling 15,000 rounds—and 72 cartons of BB cartridges, amounting to 18,000 rounds. The ammunition was concealed in sacks hidden beneath passenger luggage.
“The items were well-hidden under passenger bags and were only uncovered after a thorough check,” police sources revealed.
The driver, Abasou Fousseni, 45, and his co-driver, Salisu Jalilu, 38, were both arrested for questioning. Initial denials of knowledge about the cargo were contradicted by police intelligence, which indicated that the co-driver was responsible for loading the ammunition into the vehicle.
“Preliminary investigations suggest the co-driver played a key role in transporting the consignment,” the police confirmed.
The driver was later granted police enquiry bail to allow the journey to continue with the stranded passengers, while the co-driver remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
In a statement issued by the Public Affairs Unit of the Ghana Police Service in the Volta Region, signed by DSP Felix Danku, the Service reaffirmed its dedication to safeguarding the country and tackling transnational crime.
“The Ghana Police Service remains resolute in its commitment to ensuring peace and security within the region and across the sub-region,” the release stated.
