Police arrest 26 persons for brandishing and indiscriminate firing of toy guns in a public place

The Ghana Police Service has apprehended 26 individuals for openly displaying and recklessly discharging toy firearms in a public area.

The suspects are currently assisting with investigations and will be put before court to face justice. Meanwhile, a quantity of toy guns have been retrieved from these suspects as part of Police investigation into the menace.

Police special operations are currently underway to arrest others involved in this act, which is becoming a trend in some parts of the country.

A statement issued by the Police Service warned the public to refrain from the act as it violates the Criminal Offences Act.

"We, hereby, caution the youth to desist from this act as it constitutes the offence of offensive conduct conducive to breaches of the peace contrary to section 207 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), amongst others.

"We would like to once again assure the public that the Police will do all that it takes for our beloved country to continue to be at peace with herself," the statement said.

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