Police arrest Ghanaian and Chinese national with ammunition in Akwatia

Police in Akwatia have arrested two men, including a Chinese national, for allegedly possessing ammunition without lawful authority.

The suspects, identified as 32-year-old Enoch Asiedu and 58-year-old Lu Youyan, were intercepted on Friday night, August 22, 2025, at about 9 pm during a routine patrol at the Boadua Livingstone snap checkpoint.

According to the police, the two were travelling in a Toyota Hilux pickup when officers conducted a search and retrieved four live BB cartridges from the vehicle. The suspects were immediately taken to the Akwatia Police Station together with the exhibits.

During interrogation at the charge office, Asiedu reportedly claimed that the cartridges belonged to their employer, one Mohammed, said to be the owner of the Toyota Hilux. Police have since launched efforts to trace Mohammed for questioning.

Both suspects remain in custody assisting with investigations.