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Man arrested for possessing firearms without license

The police on Monday, June 12, arrested a man, Kofi Godsway, for possessing firearms without a license during a football match at Kpando in the Volta region.

The suspect and one other who is currently on the run allegedly pulled out a weapon and threatened to cause harm during the game.

A search conducted on a Nissan pick-up vehicle used by the suspects, led to the retrieval of one (1) pump action gun, one locally manufactured pistol, one desert eagle foreign pistol and 13mm cartridges.

Other items retrieved include one long knife, one vehicle registration number plate, one motorbike registration number plate and an ammunition waist belt.

“While Investigation continues, efforts are underway to arrest suspect Selorm alias Dangote who is currently on the run to face Justice,” a statement issued by the Police said.

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