Audio By Carbonatix Police personnel stationed at the Nkwanta–Breweniase barrier along the Eastern Corridor in the Oti region have intercepted a large consignment of ammunition and arrested two suspects linked to the alleged illegal transportation of the items. The operation took place during routine checks when officers stopped a MAN Togo cargo truck with registration number GW 9927–13, which was travelling from Accra (Tema Station) towards Damanko in the Nkwanta North District. A search of the vehicle reportedly led to the discovery of more than 11,000 rounds of ammunition, along with a foreign-made firearm. The items recovered include 7,000 AA cartridges, 3,000 BB cartridges, and 1,124 rounds of AK-47 ammunition, among others. The driver of the truck has been identified as Kende Richard, aged 26, while his mate is Latif Adam, aged 20. Both have been arrested and are currently in custody, assisting with investigations. The Ghana Police Service, through the Nkwanta South Command, is supporting ongoing investigations to establish the source of the ammunition, its intended destination, and any wider network involved in the consignment. The interception comes amid heightened security operations in the Nkwanta Municipality, where authorities have intensified surveillance due to security concerns and recurring tensions in parts of the district. Security officials say the increased vigilance is aimed at preventing the movement of weapons and ammunition that could potentially fuel conflict or criminal activity. Meanwhile, members of the public have commended the officers at the checkpoint for their alertness and professionalism, which led to the successful interception and arrests. Investigations are ongoing. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Tags: ammunition Nkwanta barrier Police DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Related to this story Escapees from Adabakra station not linked to Sammy Gyamfi’s in-law’s murder case – Police Mutilated body discovered in Central Region, police appeal for identification Police arrest suspected hardened armed robber Police arrest suspect over murder of indian national in Kumasi Police arrest 12 suspected drug peddlers in Tamale, Tolon NPA, Police to crack down on fuel siphoning after tanker crashes Police inefficiencies contribute to gaps in xenophobia response – Governance expert Police arrest 7 suspects, seize 40 wraps of suspected Indian hemp in Tamale Police rescue abducted girl from Agormanya; suspect arrested Police, CSSM join forces to build trust and fight Sahel extremism Latest Stories GNFS contains raging fire at Kabanye in Wa Municipality7 minutes Regional Ministers, MPs equipped with laptops for nationwide ‘One Million Coders’ rollout8 minutes Police intercept over 11,000 rounds of ammunition at Nkwanta barrier, arrest two suspects21 minutes GHALCA tried to talk Hohoe United out of GPL withdrawal – John Ansah26 minutes Treat galamsey like COVID-19 or Ghana’s future — Paediatrician warns gov’t29 minutes No Military lands given to Ibrahim Mahama — Defence Ministry dismisses claims1 hour Black Stars and Lyon forward Ernest Nuamah resumes training after year-long absence1 hour Endangered antelopes flown to Kenya from Czech zoo in ‘historic homecoming’1 hour Five takeaways from the King’s historic address to Congress1 hour Let’s join ‘National Streetism Awareness’ to raise awareness about plight of street children – Salome Atiglah1 hour Prada launches Indian-made sandals after cultural appropriation backlash1 hour Outrage after Indian man carries his sister’s skeleton to a bank to prove her death1 hour GOIL launches 2026 HSSEQ Week with Focus on Psychosocial Well-being2 hours NPRA’s digital revolution: How technology is reshaping Ghana’s pension sector2 hours CID clears Sesi-Edem, Council of State member in $14.3m gold deal probe2 hours