A warrant officer of the Ghana Armed Forces is in police custody after being arrested over the alleged sale of firearms to a civilian in the Ashanti Region, raising fresh concerns about the flow of illegal weapons into local communities.
The suspect, identified as Warrant Officer Class II David Kofi Brew of the 4th Battalion in Kumasi, was arrested on Tuesday afternoon during an intelligence-led operation by the Ashanti South Police Intelligence Directorate.
The arrest took place at the Bekwai Shell Filling Station, following days of covert engagement by undercover officers.
Police sources indicate that the operation was part of ongoing efforts to dismantle networks believed to be supplying weapons to criminal elements operating in Obuasi and its surrounding areas.
Intelligence gathered by the Directorate suggested that the officer was allegedly using his position to facilitate the illegal sale of firearms.
According to a situational report, undercover operatives first met the suspect on December 15, 2025, after he arrived in a military vehicle.
During that encounter, he allegedly indicated that he could supply a range of weapons, including M16 and G3 rifles, as well as pistols.
An undercover officer reportedly agreed to purchase an M16 rifle for an amount quoted at GH¢80,000.
The following day, the suspect is said to have contacted the agent to confirm that the weapon was ready, along with an additional pistol.
He was arrested moments after meeting the agent at the filling station.
Items retrieved during the arrest included a TMM .22 assault rifle loaded with ammunition and magazines, as well as a Taurus GX2 pistol, also loaded with several rounds.
