The suspects were arrested
during an operation in Prestea by the Prestea Huni-Valley District Police as part of operations to flush out criminals in the District.
The operation which started
Thursday dawn took place in 6 areas, namely, Himan, Bola-Akyer, Anfagya, Number
4 Bungalows, Tuobodom and Prestea main town.
Confirming the arrest to a
local based radio station in Bogoso, BEST FM, the Prestea Huni-
Valley District
Police Commander Superintendent Ben Wonkyi said, the communities the
operation took place have been seen as hideouts for criminals.
He said arrest were made upon some investigation by the Police Intelligence team. He observed that his outfit could not have sat down to watch matters get out of hand before undertaking the operation.
The outspoken District
Commander maintained, that the exercise was part of the core functions the Police Service, to
prevent crime in communities.
Superintendant Wonkyi disclosed that,
about six 'ghettos', hideout, belonging to the suspected criminals have been burnt down to
ashes adding that it would take a long time for the criminals to go back and
rebuild the structures
The Police Commander made it
clear, the operation would not be a nine day wonder but would be carried out periodically to flush out criminals.
He said, those arrested are
suspected to be involved in criminal activities in the Prestea Huni-
Valley District which has left many residents and commuters to leave in fear.
Considering how Indian hemp, cocaine
and other illegal substances are scattered all over the Prestea
Township, we found it prudent to embark on this operation to get those
suspected to be involved arrested, he said.
Superintendent Wonkyi also
revealed his outfit would 'descend' on those who operate computer or TV games, which to
prevent children from going to school during normal school hours. He could not hide his anger at how those games exposed to children
have brought truants in the District. He gave out warning that no one would be
left out when the operations starts.
Meanwhile, the 16 persons arrested are said to be screened soon. Several items were retrieved from those arrested during the swoop including some herbs suspected to be indian hemp.
Meanwhile, the 16 persons arrested are said to be screened soon. Several items were retrieved from those arrested during the swoop including some herbs suspected to be indian hemp.
Superintendant Ben Wonkyi finally issued warning to anyone habouring criminals or using an
apartment to aid them execute the nefarious act to put a stop to that else if found would be made to face the full rigours of the law..
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