Police retrieve 1,400 rounds of ammunition at mechanic workshop in Bolgatanga
The Upper East Regional Police Command retrieved a large quantity of ammunition on May 10, 2026, at a mechanic workshop near the Assemblies of God Church in Bolgatanga. The retrieval followed a report made to the Police on May 9, 2026, by an auto mechanic, who stated that "his apprentice discovered suspicious items while sweeping the workshop premises."
Police officers were dispatched to the scene and recovered two sealed packets hidden inside fertiliser sacks within a hen coop on the premises. The packets contained a total of 1,400 rounds of 7.62×39mm ammunition, with each packet holding 700 rounds. The type of ammunition recovered is commonly associated with assault rifles and other military-style firearms.
The exhibits are in Police custody for evidential purposes, while investigations continue to establish the source and ownership of the ammunition. Authorities say efforts are underway to determine the origin of the ammunition and identify the individuals responsible for concealing it at the workshop.
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Police in Bolgatanga have seized a cache of ammunition from a mechanic's workshop near the Assemblies of God Church. The discovery has prompted an investigation - with authorities keen to uncover the truth.
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