14 arrested at Kwahu Easter

The Nkawkaw Divisional Police Command in the Eastern Region grabbed 14 suspects on different charges over the weekend during the Easter celebration at Kwahu.

Some of the suspects—Frederick Oppong, 23, Bright Asirifi, 21, Kwaku Antwi, 21 and Adamu Yakubu, 24—were arrested for pickpocketing, assault, and snatching of mobile phones.

One Samuel Adjei was busted for unlawful entry into someone’s room while another suspect, Victor Asante, 22, was also apprehended for possession of 11 wraps of Indian hemp. Two others were grabbed for snatching cars.

Chief Supt James Sarfo Peprah, the Nkawkaw Divisional Police Commander, briefing DAILY GUIDE, said 23 drivers were also arrested with DVLA cars but were released after they were schooled on DV plates.

Chief Supt Sarfo Peprah indicated that the suspects, currently in police custody assisting in investigations, were arrested in a swoop across the Kwahu Ridge during the Easter festivities.

The Nkawkaw Divisional Police Commander further stated that the suspects would be put before court this weekend.