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Watch as police dig up AK-47 buried in soil by alleged armed robbery suspects
play videoOfficer displays firearm after removing layers of packaging A footage has captured the moment Ghana Police officers unearthed an AK-47 rifle allegedly buried by suspected armed robbery operatives as part of efforts to conceal weapons used in criminal activities.
The recovery forms part of a series of intelligence-led operations conducted by the Ghana Police Service across the country to clamp down on suspected criminal activities, particularly armed robbery.
CCTV captures two boys stealing cash from a shop Inspector General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohunu disclosed details of the operations at a press briefing on Monday, September 7, 2026, explaining that the raids were carried out based on intelligence gathered on suspected criminal activities.
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