Police arrest 25 associates of armed robbers

The police on Thursday arrested 25 people believed to be associates of armed robbers and recipients and marketers of stolen items.

Their arrest followed information from members of the public on activities of criminals in the metropolis, according to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations epartment.

They were arrested in a dawn operation at Korle Gonno, Chorkor, Dansoman Beach and Darkuman by a combined team of Police from the CID Headquarters and Panthers Unit.

The statement said the police retrieved a quantity of electrical gadgets, electronic equipment, textiles and clothes suspected to have been stolen from boutiques.

Two cars, a BMW and Opel Kadett, believed to have been acquired by armed robbers were also impounded.

"It is strongly believed that the armed robbers have left their known abodes in the Accra Metropolis and have gone to other areas to seek refuge," the statement said.

It said the robbers who carry large sums of money may be prepared to offer fantastic amounts as rent.

The Police reminded parents, relations and associates of criminals that it is an offence to accept, buy or market stolen items.

"It is also an offence under the criminal code to harbour people known to be involved in criminal activities and are being pursued by the police."

The statement thanked members of the public for providing information on criminal activities.

"The public should continue to be vigilant on the activities of criminals.

Landlords, hoteliers and operators of guest houses are also requested to be on the lookout for people with suspicious character.