The Central Regional Police Command has arrested a driver, Francis Ampomah, for allegedly being in possession of large quantities of ammunition without lawful authority.
The arrest was carried out during an intelligence-led operation at the Green Field Plantation snap checkpoint in the Central Region.
Police said the suspect was intercepted in the early hours of May 27, 2026, at about 12:30 a.m. while driving a Toyota Voxy vehicle with registration number GT 9748-26 from Accra towards Assin Fosu.
A search of the vehicle reportedly led to the discovery of 14 boxes concealed in the vehicle, containing shotgun cartridges.
According to the police, each of the boxes held 250 rounds of ammunition.
The suspect was immediately taken into custody to assist with ongoing investigations.
The vehicle used for the trip has also been impounded by the police as part of the investigation process.
Authorities say further details will be communicated as investigations continue into the source and intended destination of the ammunition.
