On the 15 December, 2025, at about 1430 hours, the Ashanti South Police Intelligence Directorate (PID), led by the Regional Director, ASP Princeton Peasah Darkwa, as part of intelligence-gathering operations on suppliers of firearms to criminals within Obuasi and its environs, received information that a military officer, identified as W.O. II David Kofi Brew, was involved in the illegal supply of firearms.
The suspect was contacted and arrived in a military vehicle with registration number 54 GA 92 to meet an undercover agent. During the engagement, the suspect informed the agent that he could supply M16 rifles, G3 rifles, pistols, and other weapons.
The agent expressed interest in an M16 rifle, for which the suspect quoted a price of GH¢80,000.
On 16/12/2025, at about 1430 hours, the suspect contacted the agent and indicated that the firearm and an additional pistol were ready for collection.
He met the agent at the Bekwai Shell Filling Station, where, in the process of handing over the weapons, he was arrested.
Upon arrest, officers retrieved one TMM 22 assault rifle with 99 rounds of ammunition and two magazines, each holding 12 rounds.
They also recovered one Ash Taurus GX2 pistol with 100 rounds of ammunition and three magazines, each with a 12-round capacity.
During interrogation, the suspect admitted that he sells firearms to individuals in and around Obuasi.
The suspect is currently in custody pending further investigations and formal notification of his military superiors.
Efforts are underway to identify and arrest accomplices for the necessary action.
Further developments will be communicated.
Source: myxyzonline.com
