Police arrest 50 suspected criminals during Christmas festivities

The Ghana Police Service arrested a total of 50 suspected criminal at various parts of the country during the Christmas festivities.

The suspects who were arrested between December 24 and December 31 were allegedly involved in break-in, stealing, dealing in fake currency, robberies, car snatching, attack on mobile money transfer operators, narcotics and engaging in commercial sex. 

They were arrested at areas such as Ashiaman, Tema, Airport, Bolgatanga, Kasoa, Adentan and Abokobi.  The Director-General in charge of Public Affairs of the Ghana Police Service, ACP David Eklu disclosed this to newsmen in Accra.  

He said some of the suspects are on Police enquiry bail and others in custody awaiting trial at the courts. ACP Eklu said before the yuletide the police launched a crime prevention strategy which focused on areas such as the highways, residential areas, entertainment spots, business centres, markets, ceremonial areas and important installations.  

He said in all 16 thousand personnel were deployed across the country to ensure law and order, describing the operations as successful.  

ACP Eklu said the Police Service has added 20 active emergency lines across the regions, adding that the Kumasi and Tamale emergency lines will soon be activated to help during emergencies.  

He said this year the Police would be more active with public engagement.

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