The Konongo Divisional Police on May 8, arrested one Yussif Mohammed, 25, with a total of 207 rounds of assorted ammunition and other items in a backpack near the Asankare Police barrier.

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In a statement, the police noted that the arrest was made possible due to the assistance of some public-spirited persons.

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The items in the backpack were discovered when the backpack fell from the bus conveying the suspect from Kumasi to Accra.

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"The attention of the police who were busy on duty close by was drawn to it and they apprehended the 25-year old man who claimed ownership of the said backpack," the statement added.

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According to the Police, the suspect will be processed for court for the necessary action.

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When the backpack was searched, the following items were found and seized:

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Two (2) empty CZ magazines.

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One (1) empty G3 magazine.

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Two (2) G3 magazines loaded with eight (8) rounds of ammunitions each.

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One (1) round of BB ammunition.

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Thirty-five (35) rounds CZ ammunition.

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Forty-two (42) rounds of AK 47 ammunitions.

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Ninety-seven (97) rounds of G3 ammunitions.

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Sixteen (16) rounds of Redheaded G3 ammunitions.

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A quantity of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp.

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One (1) bulletproof vest.

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Two (2) black jackets.

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One (1) green jacket.

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One (1) crash helmet.

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One (1) black pullover.

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One (1) green pullover.

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Two (2) smocks with talisman embedded in them.

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Two (2) pairs of military trousers and boots.

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Meanwhile, the Ashanti South Regional Police Command has cautioned the general public, especially criminals and would-be criminals, of its beefed-up operation to "rid our community of all criminals and social misfits and create a congenial atmosphere for the good people to go about their socio-economic activities without any fear or hindrance."

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