Kasoa: Over 300 Nigerians Arrested In Police Swoop

Over three hundred 300 Nigerians have been arrested in and around the Kasoa in the Central Region for various alleged offences. The suspected criminals including 5 five women were arrested in a special operation dubbed Operation Storm Kasoa. The operation, according to the police is to clamp down on criminal activities in Kasoa and its environs. The suspects were arrested in areas

such as Budumburam camp, Kasoa CP, Adade, Akweley and Ofaakor. Over 245 laptops and 142 assorted mobile phones and six Nigerian passports were retrieved from the suspects during the operation and speaking to the media, the Central Regional Police Commander, DCOP Mrs. Habiba Twumasi Sarpong also indicated that the suspects would be screened and those found culpable

will be put before court. She again noted that tent cities will be mounted in various communities in the Kasoa to fight crime while the Police are also encouraging the formation of watchdog committees to boost the fight. We also arrested 340 suspects, most of them all being Nigerians including five females. Nine of the suspects were all found with substances suspected to be Indian

hemp and a total of 245 laptops, 142 assorted mobile phones and 6 Nigerian passports were retrieved from the suspects during the operation. Public’s cooperation is much needed. They should share information with the police. We say if you see something, say something, she stated. We are giving a word of caution to criminals that the Police command will make region uncomfortable for criminals to stay, DCOP Mrs. Habiba also added.