Buduburam: Over 100 suspected criminals rounded up by police

A combined team of security personnel on Thursday morning organised a swoop at Gomoa Buduburam in the Central Region where over 100 suspected criminals were arrested.

The early morning operation by the security team has earned praises from some residents who have been complaining of criminal activities in the area.

In a press statement, the police explained that the operation was part of efforts to ensure total security in the country.

It said the police and its security counterparts have intensified the war against crime by taking the "fight to the doorsteps of criminals. The preventive measures employed shall include cordon and search, swoops, intelligence-led operations among others."

The police statement issued by the Public Affairs Directorate said "a total of 141 suspects including 15 females were rounded up during the operation and were all brought to the Police National Headquarters for screening. Those found culpable shall be taken through the legal process."

It said the exercise shall be replicated nationwide and entreated the public to provide "vital information to assist the police in fighting crime."