Police recover weapons, key evidence in Mpohor gold shop robbery case

The Ghana Police Service has made a major breakthrough in its investigation into the recent Mpohor gold shop robbery, following the recovery of weapons, ammunition, and other critical exhibits believed to be linked to the crime.

According to a police statement, the discovery was made during intensified anti-robbery patrols by officers from the Kuntanase District in the Ashanti Region.

The patrol team intercepted a suspicious white Toyota Sienta vehicle parked along the Aputuoagya–Bekwai road. Two unidentified men standing near the vehicle reportedly fled into a nearby bush upon sighting the police.

A subsequent search of the vehicle led to the recovery of an AK-47 assault rifle, a locally manufactured firearm, two loaded AK-47 magazines (each containing 30 rounds), additional packets of ammunition, cowrie shells, a Huawei smartphone, identity cards, and several clothing items.

Significantly, police say a comparison of the recovered clothing with CCTV footage from the Mpohor robbery scene revealed a clear resemblance.

The hooded tops and wellington boots found in the car closely match those worn by the suspects during the armed attack.

“This recovery is a major stride in the ongoing investigations,” the police said, adding that forensic examinations and intelligence analysis are currently underway.

The police have assured the public that security operations have been ramped up nationwide to track down the fleeing suspects and ensure their swift arrest and prosecution.

The robbery, which shocked residents of Mpohor in the Western Region, saw armed men storm a local gold shop, making away with valuables under the threat of gunfire.

The latest development is expected to boost public confidence as the manhunt for the perpetrators continues.

The Ghana Police Service has called on the public to provide any information that could aid in the arrest of the suspects.

Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith