Two Gunmen Killed, Arms Dealer Held as Ashanti Police Smash Highway Robbery Gang

Police kill two gunmen, dismantle illegal arms network in Ashanti region

By Amoako Kwame The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has dealt a massive blow to a violent criminal syndicate following a high-stakes intelligence-led operation that spanned March 10 and 11, 2026. The crackdown resulted in the deaths of two dangerous suspects and the dismantling of an illegal arms supply chain operating within the Kumasi metropolis. The operation began on Tuesday, March 10, when the Command acted on a tip-off regarding a gr…

Two Gunmen Killed, Arms Dealer Held as Ashanti Police Smash Highway Robbery Gang

NewsGhana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/two-gunmen-killed-arms-dealer-held-as-ashanti-police-smash-highway-robbery-gang/Two suspected armed robbers have been shot dead and an alleged illegal arms supplier arrested after Ashanti Region police officers dismantled a gang believed to have been behind a string of highway robberies across four towns over several months. The Ashanti South Regional …

Police Dismantle Armed Robbery Gang on Obuasi–Dunkwa Highway

The has dismantled a suspected armed robbery gang operating along the following intelligence-led operations carried out on March 10 and 11, 2026. According to the , the operation resulted in a gun battle between police officers and the suspected robbers, leading to the death of two suspects, the recovery of weapons, and the arrest of several others believed to be linked to the criminal network. Two Suspects Killed in Shootout Police said they re…