Police arrest 41 suspects in Eastern Region Christmas security operations

The Ghana Police Service has arrested 41 suspects following a series of intelligence-led security operations across several communities in the Eastern Region as part of its Christmas special policing strategy.

The coordinated exercises took place in Nkwatia, Nkawkaw, Kwahu Tafo, Saafi, Trado, Kotoso, Effiduase, Nteso, Somanya, Krobo Odumase and Juaben, after police received intelligence pointing to possible criminal activities ahead of the festive season.

According to the police, the operations were aimed at preventing crime, boosting public safety and ensuring a peaceful Christmas and New Year for residents in the region.

During the swoops, officers targeted identified crime-prone areas, leading to the arrest of individuals suspected to be involved in narcotics-related offences and other illegal activities.