132 suspects arrested as police conduct special swoops ahead of Christmas

The Greater Accra Regional Police Command has arrested more than 100 suspects and retrieved items, including motorcycles, following a series of special swoops and motor traffic operations across the Accra Metropolis.

Addressing a press conference in Accra on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, the Regional Public Relations Officer, Superintendent Juliana Obeng, said the operations are part of sustained efforts to clamp down on crime during the Christmas season and beyond.

“The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested a total of 132 suspects and retrieved various exhibits, including narcotic substances, suspected stolen items, and motorcycles, during a series of special swoop and motor operations conducted across several jurisdictions in the metropolis as part of sustained efforts to combat crime during this Christmas and beyond,” she stated.

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Superintendent Obeng provided details of specific operations.

“On Thursday, December 18, 2025, police personnel from the Kotobabi District under the Nima Division conducted a swoop at Alojo near Merciful Hotel Annex, which led to the arrest of four suspects, details of which will be shared with you,” she said.

Superintendent Obeng added that another swoop was carried out on Sunday, December 21, 2025, by personnel from the Railways District Command under the Accra Central Division.

“In a related operation on Sunday, December 21, personnel of the Railways District Command conducted swoops at identified criminal hideouts within the division, resulting in the arrest of 15 persons,” she noted.

She further disclosed that a motor traffic operation was undertaken on Friday, December 19, around East Legon and within the Airport Division.

“The operation aimed at reducing crime and road traffic accidents, which resulted in the seizure of 36 motorcycles. Riders with minor offences were issued warning letters, while others are being processed before court,” she explained.

Obeng added that similar operations were conducted in other parts of the metropolis as part of the command’s broader security strategy.

“Meanwhile, all suspects arrested in the various operations are currently undergoing screening. Those found culpable will be put before the court, while persons not linked to any criminal activity will be released accordingly,” Superintendent Obeng stated.

She also noted that investigations are ongoing and that the exhibits retrieved would be subjected to further examination where required. “The retrieved exhibits have been retained and will be forwarded to the Police Forensic Laboratory for analysis where necessary,” she said.

Superintendent Obeng urged the public to support the police by sharing credible information to help keep Accra safe.

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