The Regional Public Relations Officer, Superintendent Juliana Obeng, has announced that the Greater Accra Regional Police Command has arrested 132 suspects across several operations in Accra.
Superintendent Juliana Obeng detailed that the swoop led to the retrieval of various exhibits, including narcotic substances, suspected stolen items, and motorcycles.
Speaking during a press conference in Accra on December 23, Superintendent Juliana Obeng detailed, “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.”
“On Thursday, the 18th of December 2025, the police personnel from Kotobabi District under the Nima Division conducted a swoop at Alojo near Merciful Hotel Annex, where the operation led to the arrest of four suspects, details of which will be shared with you,” she said.
“In a related operation on Sunday, December 21, personnel of the Railways District Command of the Accra Central Division conducted swoops at identified criminal hideouts within the division that also led to the arrest of 15 persons,” she stated.
“On Friday, December 19, a motor traffic operation was also conducted around East Legon and the Airport Division. The operation aimed at reducing crime and road traffic accidents, which resulted in the arrest of 36 motorbikes, and riders with minor offences were issued with warning letters, while others are being processed before court,” she said.
“There are other operations that were held again within the jurisdiction, and details of all of these will be shared with you, and this forms part of our commitment to make sure that we all have a crime-free celebration during this month and beyond,” she added.
“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.”
“The retrieved exhibits have been retained and will be forwarded to the Police Forensic Laboratory for analysis where necessary.”
Superintendent Obeng reaffirmed the command’s commitment to public safety, saying, “The command assures the general public of its unwavering commitment to maintaining law and order and combating drug trafficking and other criminal activities within the metropolis.”
“The command encourages the general public to continue cooperating with the police by providing timely and credible information to help keep Accra safe.” She urged.
Also, the Ghana Police Service has announced the arrest of 56 suspects in a Christmas Special Operations.
In a social media post shared by the Police, they revealed the arrest follows a series of intelligence-led operations across the Western North Region.
According to the Police post, the Christmas Special Operations were carried out in multiple towns and villages in the Western North Region.
The Police highlighted that the operation aims at improving security and maintaining law and order during the festive season.
Sefwi-Bodi, Asawinsos, Dadieso, Juaboso, Akontombra, Sefwi Debiso, Enchi, Sefwi Bekwai, Donyina, and Bidiem were the targeted areas for the Police Christmas Special Operations.