A joint police-military intelligence operation in Sampa in the Bono Region has led to the arrest of 24 suspects and the retrieval of a cache of weapons and other items.

The operation, carried out in the early hours of March 21, 2026, involved the Bono Regional Police Command, the 3rd Infantry Battalion (3BN) of the Ghana Armed Forces, and the Bureau of National Intelligence (BNI).

It forms part of ongoing efforts by security agencies to clamp down on criminal activities and the proliferation of illegal weapons in the area.

According to the Police, the operation resulted in the recovery of eight assorted weapons, including five pump-action guns, a Baikal gun, and two locally manufactured firearms.

Security personnel also retrieved 790 rounds of AAA and BB cartridges, an AK-47 round, and a range of other offensive items such as machetes, bayonets, knives, and clubs.

Additional items seized during the exercise included motorbikes, mobile phones, military-style clothing, boots, and a quantity of talismans, among others.

The 24 suspects arrested—comprising both adults and minors—are currently in police custody, assisting with investigations. Authorities indicated that two of the suspects were specifically apprehended for breaching curfew regulations in the area.

The Bono Regional Police Command has assured the public that steps are being taken to process the suspects for court.

Meanwhile, the Police have called on residents to support ongoing security efforts by providing credible information that could lead to the arrest of individuals in possession of illegal weapons.

They reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining law and order and ensuring the safety of residents across the region.