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18 Dec

Watch As Ghana Police Intercept 17 Boxes Of Alleged Smuggled Gold At KIA

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The Ghana Police Service has intercepted 17 boxes of gold suspected to be part of an illegal smuggling operation at Kotoka International Airport (KIA). The gold was reportedly set to be transported to Dubai via Emirates Airlines. This development follows claims by US-based vlogger Kevin Taylor, who alleged on social media that the gold was linked to the Akuffo Addo family. His post sparked public interest and reportedly led to individuals storming the airport to demand action. The seized gold has been transferred to the Regional Police Headquarters in Greater Accra for further investigations. This incident highlights ongoing concerns over…

15 Oct

Serwaa Amihere Not Arrested – Police Clarifies

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The Ghana Police Service has issued a press statement debunking rumours that broadcaster Serwaa Amihere has been arrested. On Tuesday, October 15, 2024, rumours about Serwaa Amihere's alleged arrest for unclear reasons surfaced online, sparking reactions on social media. A photo of Serwaa Amihere casually dressed and in handcuffs, being escorted by two armed police officers, circulated online, leading netizens to wonder what had led to her arrest. While some individuals sought more information, others speculated that it could be a publicity stunt or that the photo was from a music video shoot. Amid the confusion, the police released a…

27 Sep

Allowing Children To Join Demonstrations Breaches Section 71 Of The Criminal Offences Act – Police

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The Ghana Police Service has cautioned Ghanaians to be mindful of using children for demonstrations. The service said using children for demonstrations will expose them to danger and is also contrary to Section 71 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29). The police said this in a statement it issued denying the arrest of a minor and a 60-year-old woman. The police denied reports of using force against anyone during the Democracy Hub demonstration despite provocations. It indicated that their attention was drawn to reports suggesting that a 12-year-old child, a 68-year-old woman, and a pregnant woman were among those arrested…

18 Mar

We’re Working With Intelligence Sources To Bring Chinese Convict Back Into Custody – Prisons Service

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The Ghana Prisons Service is actively pursuing a Chinese convict who escaped custody after deceiving two prison officers with a KFC meal and soft drinks. CCTV footage revealed that the officers accompanied the inmate to a hotel in Korle-Gonno, Accra, where he purportedly met his wife in a room before fleeing through the balcony while the officers remained in the hotel reception area. Joseph Oteng and Sergeant Isaac Boateng Bonsu have been formally charged with conspiracy and aiding escape in connection with the incident. Abdul Latif Adamu, Head of Public Relations at the Ghana Prison Service, reiterated the institution's dedication…

16 Jan

We Rejected Bribes From Civilians During The Holidays – Police

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During the recent holiday season, several police officers on patrol duty have revealed that they turned down bribery attempts from civilians. In 2021, the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC) identified the Ghana Police Service as one of the most corrupt institutions in the country. Subsequent research in 2022, conducted by the Ghana Statistical Service in collaboration with other anti-corruption stakeholders, ranked the Police Service as the most corrupt among 23 sampled institutions. In response to these findings, Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, vehemently rejected the characterization of the Police Service as the most corrupt…

26 Oct

Ghana Police Best In Africa – Rex Omar

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Highlife legend, Rex Omar has described the Ghana Police Service as the best in Africa. According to him, his experiences with law enforcement agencies across the country show that the Ghana police service has no competitor on the continent. “I have traveled over Africa but if I compare the Ghana police service to the rest of Africa I will say that our police is the best. If I compare them to Africa they are the best,” Rex Omar said at a meeting between the police and members of the creative arts industry at the police headquarters. The ace musician said the creative industry has noted the…

08 Sep

Police Makes Major U-Turn, Suspends Interdiction Of COP Mensah, Others In Leaked Audio Tape

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The Ghana Police Service has suspended its decision to interdict some three senior police officers involved in the leaked audio to oust the Inspector General of Police (IGP). In the statement dated September 7, 2023, the service said that although it had earlier announced the interdiction of COP George Alex Mensah, Supt George Asare, and Supt Emmanuel Gyebi, it was rescinding its decision in order not to interfere with the ongoing parliamentary probe into the matter. “In order not to prejudice the ongoing probe, the Police Administration has suspended their interdiction,” the statement, signed by ACP Grace Ansah-Akrofi, the Director…

31 Aug

Ghana Police Service Deploys Technology To Combat Road Traffic Violations

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The Ghana Police Service has launched a nationwide automated system known as Traffitech-GH to clampdown on the increasing road traffic violations which leads to dozens of road crushes, injuries and deaths. The new technology is expected to propel the police service a notch higher in enforcing Road Traffic Laws and Regulations, 2012, (LI 2180) as amended to improve road safety in the country. The system uses cameras and sensors to automatically take a picture and or video of vehicles that flout road traffic laws and regulations such as speeding and jumping of redlight. The pictures and or videos recorded of…

18 May

Don’t Assume Role Of Judges At Police Stations- Police Told

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An Adentan Circuit Court has asked the police not to assume the role of judges at police stations when cases are reported. “Don’t assume the role of judges in your various police stations. Present cases as they are, before the courts.” The court presided over by Sedinam Awo Balokah gave the caution after she had ordered a 36-year-old taxi driver, Justice Antwi, to sign a bond for 12 months on a charge of causing unlawful harm to another driver during a fight over passengers at the Kotoka International Airport Terminal three. Antwi, aka IGP, in default of the bond, would…

24 Apr

Inspector Ahmed Twumasi Arrested – Police Confirm

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The Ghana Police Service has announced the arrest of Inspector Ahmed Twumasi, a police officer who is suspected of shooting and killing a woman believed to be his girlfriend. The incident took place on Thursday, April 20, 2023, in Kumasi, the capital city of the Ashanti Region. Following the shooting incident, the suspect went into hiding and a special police operation was launched to track him down. The operation according to the police eventually led to the suspect's arrest on Sunday, April 23, 2023, in Sekyere, near Effiduase in the Ashanti Region. “The Police have this evening arrested a Police officer, Inspector…