A 27-year-old man has been arrested at a checkpoint along the Kasoa-Bawjiase road after he was allegedly found in possession of five mobile phones suspected to have been stolen.
According to the police, the suspect allegedly swallowed all five SIM cards in an attempt to destroy evidence that could help investigators identify the owners of the mobile phones.
The incident has raised concerns over phone theft and crime in Kasoa, as police continue investigations into the source of the devices.
Preliminary information indicates that the five phones were allegedly stolen from Awutu Bawjiase. Authorities are working to establish how the suspect came into possession of the devices and whether he is connected to other cases of mobile phone theft in the area.
The suspect remains in police custody as investigations continue. The Ghana Police Service is expected to gather further evidence and determine the appropriate legal action.
The development highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to tackle stolen phone cases, robbery and property-related crimes in Ghana.
Source: newsthemegh.com