Another bus smuggling over 1000 ammunition to northern Ghana from Accra intercepted by police at Asankare barrier

Another bus smuggling over 1000 ammunition to northern Ghana from Accra has been intercepted by the police at the Asankare barrier in the Ashanti Region.

Police personnel on duty at the Asankare Police barrier intercepted a Kia Granbird bus with registration number AK 1309–21. It had 1,050 AAA and BB cartridge ammunition.

The bus was being driven by Mohammed Gzali, aged 42, with his assistant, Mohammed Jabir, 22.

It had 45 passengers on board. 

A police situational report (SITREP) seen by Graphic Online indicated that the vehicle was traveling from Accra to Tamale, en route to Savulegu.

"During the routine check, officers became suspicious that the driver might be conveying incriminating items. The Divisional Commander was immediately informed and subsequently 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," the situational report stated.

In the course of the search, a sack was opened, and it contained 1,050 AAA and BB cartridge ammunition.

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

"The bus was immediately impounded, and the ammunition was retained as exhibits. The suspects are currently in police custody assisting with ongoing investigations," according to the situational report.