Ablekuma: The Ghana Police Service has arrested a man at Ablekuma in the Greater Accra Region for possession of suspected counterfeit foreign currency and an unauthorised firearm.
According to Ghana Web, the arrest was carried out by the National Operations Directorate Surveillance Unit following reports that a fetish priest in the area was allegedly involved in criminal activities. The police disclosed this information through a statement on their social media handles on January 22, 2026.
The police stated that the suspect, identified as Josiah Elorm Kwame Amezado, was apprehended after a search of his room. The search revealed quantities of US dollar notes in one-hundred-dollar denominations, a pair of handcuffs, a black vest, a Kuzey A100 blank pistol, and fifty-eight 9mm blank ammunition.
He is currently in police custody, assisting with investigations. Police say enquiries are ongoing to determine the source and authenticity of the foreign currency. The statement also noted that investigations are ongoing to establish the source and authenticity of the currency as well as the circumstances surrounding the possession of the firearm and other items.