Kpando:Volta North The Volta North Regional Police Command has arrested two individuals in separate operations for the unlawful possession of firearms and the cultivation of suspected cannabis. These operations led to the recovery of an AK-47 rifle and other exhibits.
According to Ghana Web, the first arrest took place at Alavanyo-Dzogbedze in the Kpando District, where Saviour Dzadze was apprehended for allegedly threatening death, possessing firearms unlawfully, and cultivating suspected cannabis. His arrest occurred on October 14, 2026, at the Kpando Circuit Court premises after a complainant, Mr. Dodzi Kpakpamikpe, accused him of making threats. A police team later searched a cottage linked to Dzadze and found an AK-47 assault rifle, a pump-action gun, a locally made single-barrel gun, ten live AAA Lion cartridges, and dried leaves suspected to be cannabis.
During interrogation, Dzadze revealed that his brother, Foster Dzadze, who is an electrician in Accra, provided him with the pump-action gun. He claimed to have inherited the single-barrel gun from his deceased father. Additionally, he mentioned acquiring the AK-47 rifle through a barter deal with someone known only as Komla, trading it for cannabis he had cultivated. Efforts are ongoing to locate Foster Dzadze and Komla while Saviour Dzadze remains in custody assisting with investigations.
In another incident, Marine Police in Kpando arrested Vincent Lotsu, 31, for unlawful cultivation and possession of suspected cannabis at Mangoase in the Central Tongu District. On September 13, 2026, officers discovered a fenced wooden structure along the Volta Lake containing a suspected cannabis plantation and 16 sacks of dried leaves. The suspect and evidence were handed over to the Kpando Divisional Police Investigation Department. The suspected narcotics are being examined in a crime laboratory, and the suspect is in custody awaiting court proceedings.
The Volta North Regional Police Command has reiterated its commitment to combating illegal firearms, drug trafficking, and related criminal activities. The Regional Police Commander, DCOP Amening Oduro, warned individuals, particularly the youth, against engaging in criminal activities, assuring that credible leads will be pursued to bring offenders to justice. DCOP Oduro commended the Kpando Divisional Command and Marine Police Unit for their swift and professional actions. He also thanked the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohonu, for his leadership and acknowledged the media's role in public safety communication. The Command emphasized that public safety and security are top priorities and urged the public to report any suspected criminal activities.