Accra: Police arrest 52 suspected criminals, impound 44 motorbikes in a swoop ahead of Easter holidays
Ahead of the Easter holidays which begin tomorrow, the Accra Polic Command in a swoop has arrested 52 suspected criminals and impounded 44 motorbikes.
This is a proactive move by the police to stop crimes in the capital ahead of a busy weekend.
The operation which began with the East Legon District on Wednesday led to the arrest of 31 motorbike users for various offences.
This included riding without a licence, without a roadworthy certificate and insurance.
On Thursday, 52 suspects were also arrested at Kotobabi Wembley, Circle Neoplan Station and Adabraka Sahara in an operation undertaken by the Accra Regional Operations.
Motorbikes numbering 13, some unregistered were also impounded.
Some mobile phones suspected to have been stolen were also retrieved in addition to substances believed to be contraband.
The suspects are undergoing screening for further action. Due processes are being followed according to the police