The Ghana Police Service has disowned a flyer circulating on social media that claimed the use of AirPods, earphones, and other audio devices while driving or riding is prohibited under Ghanaian law. The police clarified that the flyer is not official.

The Ghana Police Service has arrested two suspects for allegedly making inciteful and offensive comments regarding Prophet Mohammed.

The Ghana Police Service has escalated its efforts to combat the unauthorized use of sirens, strobe lights, beacon lights, and other illegal vehicle modifications across the Western and Western Central regions.

Former Vice-President and NPP flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on the Ghana Police Service and the Attorney-General to discontinue the prosecution of an opposition activist from the NDC accused of making offensive comments against him.

The Ghana Police Service has intercepted 1,054 vehicles in the Greater Accra Region as part of a nationwide enforcement campaign against the unauthorized use of sirens, horns, and improper vehicle modifications.

The Motor Transport and Traffic Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service has impounded more than 700 vehicles in the Western Region. The operation targeted and removed illegally installed sirens, beacons, strobe lights, and other unauthorized lamps.

The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service has impounded approximately 700 vehicles in the Western Region as part of an intensified crackdown on illegal sirens and beacon lights.

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspected member of an arms trafficking syndicate operating in Tema and other parts of the country, following an intelligence-led operation.

The Ghana Police Service is rallying public support for a two-day national cleaning exercise, encouraging citizens and local authorities to participate. The initiative aims to promote cleanliness and sanitation across the country.

The Ghana Police Service has intensified its enforcement against the unauthorized use of sirens, horns, strobe lights, improvised headlamps, and the unlawful use of road shoulders and verges in the…

The Ghana Police Service has significantly enhanced its emergency medical response capabilities following a donation of 10 fully equipped ambulances and an advanced operational pickup vehicle from the Sentuo Group and the Eezzy Group Foundation.

The Ghana Police Service has launched a manhunt for unidentified armed men who shot a 27-year-old Community Police Assistant during an attack in Dwakessiem, Central Region.

The Ghana Police Service conducted a major intelligence-led operation in the Ashanti Region, arresting 186 suspects involved in human trafficking, sexual exploitation, narcotics, and unlawful firearms possession.

Ghana Police Service arrested a 39-year-old man in connection with the murder of University of Cape Coast student Innocentia Atsufui Avinu, a case that has caused widespread public concern.

The Ghana Police Service held a farewell ceremony for the late Mr. Paul Tawiah Quaye, former Inspector General of Police, on Saturday, June 6, 2026, urging Ghanaians to remain resilient.

A sophisticated cross-regional car theft syndicate operating in Ghana's Eastern Region has been dismantled, leading to the arrest of seven suspects in a tech-led operation by the Ghana Police Service's Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team.

The Northern Regional Special Operations Team of the Ghana Police Service has arrested 24 suspects and seized suspected Indian hemp and Tramadol during an anti-drug operation in the Tamale Metropolis.

The Ghana Police Service has received advanced cyber-forensics equipment from the Czech Republic, significantly upgrading the West African nation's capacity to investigate complex digital crimes.

The Ghana Police Service in the Northern Region is providing shelter and support for a 20-year-old woman whose intimate images were circulated online following an alleged assault and blackmail incident in Tamale.

The Ghana Police Service has successfully secured the conviction of a driver whose dangerous antics on the Kumasi–Accra highway were captured in a viral video, prompting concerns about road safety.

The Ghana Police Service has issued a stern warning to social media content creators engaging in criminal acts disguised as online content, confirming at least one arrest for a masked video threatening security personnel.

The Ghana Police Service has appealed to the Supreme Court to overturn the Court of Appeal's January 22, 2026, verdict, which favored 40 aggrieved Chief Inspectors.

Ghana's government plans to procure 40 additional armored vehicles to enhance the tactical mobility and protection of the Ghana Police Service during high-risk operations.

The Ghana Police Service in Nkwanta has arrested two individuals for unlawful possession of firearms and a large cache of over 11,000 rounds of ammunition, which were concealed in a truck, following an intelligence-led operation.

The Ghana Police Service in the Ashanti South Region confirmed the killing of two suspected armed robbers during a weapon retrieval operation, believed to be linked to a series of highway attacks.

Challenging Heights, in partnership with the Ghana Police Service's Anti-Human Trafficking Unit, successfully rescued forty-two girls who were victims of human trafficking in Ghana's Western North Region.

The Northern Regional Special Operations Team of the Ghana Police Service has arrested seven suspects and confiscated 40 wraps of suspected Indian hemp during a targeted anti-drug operation conducted in the Tamale Metropolis.

The Ghana Police Service has announced the promotion of eight officers to the rank of Commissioner.

A 26-year-old man has appeared in court in Ghana for allegedly stealing an armored vehicle belonging to the Ghana Police Service. The incident occurred in Nkawie in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality.

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a University of Ghana security guard in connection with a viral video that showed him assaulting a civilian.

The Ghana Police Service has announced that calm has been restored in the Asisiriwa and Brodekwano communities in the Bosomtwe District of the Ashanti Region, following violent clashes between local youth.

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a 22-year-old man for allegedly causing fear and panic following the circulation of a disturbing video on social media.

The Ghana Police Service has intercepted a large quantity of suspected narcotic drugs and arrested five suspects in intensified operations in the Upper West Region.

The Ghana Police Service has apprehended a suspect in connection with the murder of 56-year-old Enoch Obiri, which occurred at Soronko Farms near Obomofodensua in the Suhum Municipality.

A Special Operations Team deployed by the Ghana Police Service to tackle rising criminal activity in Kumasi has been withdrawn less than 24 hours after commencing operations in the Ashanti Regional…

The Commercial National Motor Riders Union (CNMRU) has teamed up with the Ghana Police Service to enhance road safety education and enforcement among commercial motorcycle riders in Kpone Katamanso.

IJM Ghana has donated a modern heavy-duty surveillance drone to the Marine Unit of the Ghana Police Service as part of efforts to strengthen the fight against child trafficking and related crimes in…

Ghana Police Service has arrested four field officers from Bills Micro-Credit Limited following a widely circulated video depicting a confrontation and alleged assault involving the officers and a woman.

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspect in connection with a case of unlawful entry and stealing at Spintex in Accra, recovering large sums of money and several other suspected stolen items.

The Ghana Police Service in the Northern Region has arrested 112 suspects and brought 55 before court following a series of operations targeting drug peddling, drug use, and prostitution.

The Ghana Police Service, in collaboration with the Cyber Security Authority and National Security, has arrested a suspect for defilement and the production and possession of child sexual abuse…

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has recovered more than 100 tonnes of stolen Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) service cables from a company in Tema, following the arrest of ten suspects.

Ghana Police Service apprehended Saviour Kojo Ekpe, a suspected land guard, in Abokobi, Greater Accra Region, for alleged intimidation and illegal possession of firearms.

The Savannah Regional Police Command of the Ghana Police Service has arrested and detained an 85-year-old man, Elijah Wulo, and his 28-year-old son, David Wulo, at the Damongo Divisional Police Station for their alleged roles in the burning of a 10-bedroom self-contained house at Kompien, a suburb of Tuna in the Kog Traditional Area of […]

The Ghana Police Service has staged a major show of force in the Ayawaso East Constituency, signaling heightened security preparedness ahead of the upcoming by-election.

The Ghana Police Service has arrested seven individuals suspected of circulating fake electronic traffic violation notices to the public.

The Ghana Police Service has warned the public about a fake electronic notice of traffic violation circulating online.

The Ghana Police Service has held an engagement with religious leaders at its National Police Headquarters as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration and foster peace and social cohesion.

Over 620,000 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) graduates in Ghana have begun selecting their second cycle schools under new guidelines introduced by the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service (GES). The selection process is set to conclude on Friday.

A businesswoman in Accra has filed a lawsuit against an interior decorator and a senior Ghana Police Service officer, seeking damages and recovery of money and property related to an alleged shop furnishing dispute.

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service, rescued 39 persons during an intelligence-led operation targeting an alleged human trafficking and travel fraud syndicate in Hohoe.

The Ghana Police Service has launched an investigation into the drowning of a 15-year-old girl in the Dada Stream near the Wovenu Senior High Technical School in the Ketu North Municipality.

The Ghana Police Service is preparing to arraign jailed TikToker Camila Alhassan before the High Court on a separate charge of false communication.

The Ghana Police Service has announced its intention to initiate a separate High Court prosecution against Camila Alhassan, who was previously jailed over an anti-Mahama TikTok video.

The Ghana Police Service has arrested 54 individuals and seized a large quantity of suspected narcotic substances during intelligence-led operations across several communities in the Ashanti Region.

Ghana's Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has called on the Ghana Police Service to intensify efforts to arrest a teacher at Bole Senior High School accused of engaging in inappropriate sexual conduct with a student.

The Ghana Police Service has intensified efforts to enforce road traffic regulations in Kumasi, targeting unauthorized use of sirens, strobe lights, and illegal road shoulder usage.

The Ghana Police Service conducted a major intelligence-led operation in the Ashanti Region, arresting 24 suspected criminals and recovering firearms, narcotics, and other evidence.

The Ghana Police Service has arrested 13 suspected drug peddlers and seized a large quantity of suspected narcotic substances during intelligence-led operations in the Kumasi Metropolis, Ashanti Region.

Authorities at the Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA) in Ghana, in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service, have launched an investigation into the death of an unidentified man whose body was discovered at the assembly’s forecourt.

According to Global InfoAnalytics' June 2026 National Tracking Poll, the Ghana Police Service and Immigration Service are perceived by Ghanaians as the most corrupt institutions, scoring 6.45 out of 10 and coming in second, respectively.

The Ministry of Health in Ghana has praised the Ghana Police Service for the arrest and prosecution of an individual accused of defrauding unemployed health professionals with false job promises within the Ghana Health Service.

The Ghana Police Service has arrested six suspects in connection with a fatal shooting incident at a galamsey (illegal mining) site at Gwira Ampansie in the Nzema East District of the Western Region.

The Ghana Police Service conducted an intelligence-led operation in Danchira, near Accra, leading to the arrest of a suspect. Authorities successfully retrieved an AK-47 assault rifle, pistols, ammunition, and various other exhibits during the raid.

The Czech Republic has bolstered Ghana's fight against cybercrime by donating specialized digital forensic equipment and software to the Cybercrime Unit of the Ghana Police Service's Criminal Investigation Department.

The Ghana Police Service has issued a rebuttal following media reports alleging widespread corruption and examination malpractice within its internal promotion structures.

The Mamprugu Youth Association (MAYA) has accused the Ghana Police Service of alleged extrajudicial killings in Zuarungu, Upper East Region. The association described the situation as a "national disgrace" and called for an independent inquiry into the incidents.

Ghana Police Service has arrested three additional suspects in connection with the murder of an Indian national whose body was discovered in the boot of an abandoned vehicle last month.

Ghana Police Service has initiated a nationwide search for an individual connected to the killing of two people at Saki, near Tema Golf City, in the Greater Accra Region.

A special intelligence team of the Ghana Police Service has successfully dismantled a robbery gang responsible for a series of violent attacks in the Upper East region, resulting in four arrests and two deaths during the operation.

The Special Investigations Unit of the Ghana Police Service is probing a multi-million dollar gold transaction dispute involving a foreign investor and a Ghanaian company, stemming from a petition submitted on behalf of TAVEST FZC.

The Ghana Police Service has successfully re-arrested three of the six inmates who escaped from Adabraka District Police custody on Sunday, April 26, while refuting any link to Sammy Gyamfi’s in-law’s case.

The Ghana Police Service has arrested three suspects in Akatsi involved in a series of recent robberies in the area. The arrests are part of a crackdown on local crime.

The Ghana Police Service has successfully rescued a nine-year-old girl who was allegedly abducted at Agormanya Zongo in the Odumase-Krobo District of the Eastern Region, and a suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident.

Ghana Police Service has launched an investigation into the death of a 57-year-old man whose body was discovered in a bush near Dzodze-Penyi Senior High School (DZOSEC).

The Ghana Police Service, through the Koforidua Central Police Command, has arrested seven female traders for allegedly possessing and selling palm oil suspected to be adulterated with Sudan dye, a banned food substance.

Wonder Madilo, a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Communications Team, has called for Kwame Baffoe, known as Abronye DC, to be treated with human dignity following his arrest by the Ghana Police Service.

The Ghana Police Service, acting on intelligence, foiled a planned robbery attack along the Ejura–Nkruanza highway near Mimenaso No. 2 in the Ashanti Region, resulting in one suspect being shot dead.

A pastor in Ghana, Prophet William Gyimah, has been arrested by the Ghana Police Service for allegedly issuing death threats against Vice-President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang in a viral video.

The Ghana Police Service has announced heightened security measures across the country to ensure a safe and peaceful Easter holiday period.

The Western North Regional Peace Council, in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service, conducted a community engagement in Aboboyaa to promote peace, unity, and development among residents.

The Ghana Police Service has transferred the investigation into the alleged assault of renowned visual artist Ibrahim Mahama to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Headquarters.

The Ghana Police Service has initiated a manhunt to identify and apprehend a group of motorcyclists who were captured in a viral video brutally assaulting a uniformed officer in the Kaneshie-Obetsebi Lamptey corridor.

Ghana's Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) and the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service have announced a nationwide enforcement exercise. Starting March 24, they will target vehicles using 2025 DV plates and expired DP stickers.

BMW Club Ghana has donated safety equipment to the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, reinforcing its commitment to promoting road safety and supporting…

A joint security operation involving the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Immigration Service has resulted in the arrest of 12 Nigerian nationals suspected of being involved in organised cyber…

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Ghana Police Service have intensified their efforts to combat the growing theft and vandalism of electricity installations in the Ashanti Region.

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has arrested Cyril George Carstensen Lutterodt, popularly known as Counsellor Lutterodt, over comments in a viral video…

Ghana Police Service has identified a fifth suspect in connection with the killing of Austin Tengbeh, a 26-year-old Liberian IT specialist, who was attacked in Sakumono, Accra.

The Cyber Security Authority of Ghana, in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service, has arrested a self-styled international marriage counsellor, Rev Dr Ebenezer Conduah, over offences related to child sexual abuse material. The arrest was disclosed by the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, in a Facebook post on Sunday, 8 […]

The Ghana Police Service expressed confidence in its security deployment for the Ayawaso East by-election, assuring that measures are sufficient to handle any eventualities as the process nears its conclusion.

The Ghana Police Service has apprehended seven individuals linked to a fraudulent scheme involving fake electronic traffic violation notices sent to unsuspecting members of the public.

Ghana Police Service in the Oti Region intercepted a commercial vehicle at the Bonakye checkpoint, retrieving a substantial quantity of suspected cannabis.

Ghana Police Service has arrested six students from Aggrey Memorial Senior High School in connection with the alleged brutal assault of a final-year student from Adisadel College in Cape Coast.

The Ghana Police Service has issued a caution to the public regarding statements that could provoke violence or encourage attacks under the guise of religion.

The Ghana Police Service has assured applicants that its ongoing recruitment exercise for 2025/2026 will continue in batches until 2028, urging them to disregard misinformation.

Eric Adjei, CEO of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), has called on the Ghana Police Service to apologize for the alleged manhandling of young nurses during a recent demonstration.

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service arrested 11 suspects in an intelligence-led operation in Tema, where two individuals initially identified as human trafficking victims became suspects.

Ghanaian TikToker Mahama Aminat, known as 'Bawumia Ba,' has been re-arrested by the Ghana Police Service on allegations of offensive conduct.

President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned the new Akatsi North District Police Headquarters and urged Ghana Police Service personnel to cultivate a strong maintenance culture to preserve the facility.

The Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service at Tokor has arrested a 44-year-old man, Raymond Ledi, over allegations of sexually exploiting his 16-year-old…

The Ghana Police Service, led by the Inspector-General of Police, participated in a national clean-up exercise across the country to promote environmental sanitation and public health.

The Ghana Police Service has intercepted 188 vehicles in the Ashanti Region for various road traffic offenses during a special enforcement exercise.

The Ghana Police Service has issued a warning to motorists regarding the unauthorized use of sirens, horns, strobe lights, and other emergency warning devices, deeming the practice a threat to road safety.

Ghana Police Service arrested four suspected drug peddlers and recovered a locally manufactured pistol, suspected narcotic substances, and cash during an intelligence-led operation in Kunsu Township, Mankranso District.

The Ghana Police Service has successfully busted a suspected human trafficking ring in the Ashanti Region, arresting 186 individuals, including 96 Nigerians and four Togolese nationals.

Authorities in Tema, Ghana, including the Tema Metropolitan Assembly and the Ghana Police Service, have launched an investigation into the death of an unidentified man whose body was discovered at the assembly's forecourt.

The leadership of Ghana's opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Savannah Region has called on the Ghana Police Service to immediately arrest and prosecute Fuseini Sorku, also known as "Fuzzy," for the alleged assault of a social media activist.

An Accra High Court has ruled that the Ghana Police Service unlawfully violated the fundamental human rights of three citizens, including two journalists, during the #OccupyJulorbiHouse demonstration in September 2023, ordering GHC150,000 in compensation.

The Ghana Police Service conducted intelligence-led operations in the Upper East Region, resulting in the arrest of 74 suspects involved in narcotics peddling and other criminal activities.

The Mobile Money Advocacy Group Ghana has praised Inspector-General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno for the Ghana Police Service’s intensified efforts in combating crime across the country.

The Ghana Police Service, in a joint operation with the Australian Federal Police and Interpol, has arrested three Ghanaians suspected of producing and distributing child sexual abuse material.

The Ghana Police Service has arrested two individuals suspected of involvement in a series of violent robberies in the Bolgatanga metropolis and along the Bolgatanga–Walewale highway.

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a 38-year-old man linked to an armed attack on a VIP passenger bus at the Nasia Bridge on the Bolgatanga-Tamale highway.

The Ghana Police Service has issued a wanted declaration for Prince Krah, aged around 30, in connection with the murder of a couple in Saki, near Tema Golf City, offering a GH¢100,000 bounty.

The Ghana Police Service has formally interdicted five of its personnel after they were sighted in viral videos engaging in acts that reportedly bring the reputation of the law enforcement agency…

The Ghana Police Service has dismantled a suspected armed robbery gang in the Upper East Region, with two suspects killed and four others arrested during an intelligence-led operation.

The Ghana Police Service is appealing to the public for information to help track down three inmates who remain at large following a jailbreak at the Adabraka Police Station in Accra.

The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of two men in the Bono East Region for possession of suspected narcotic substances, following a routine patrol operation that led to the seizure of a…

Armed personnel from the Ghana Police Service have closed down the Assemblies of God Church located at Bohyen Adumanu in Ghana's Ashanti Region. The closure is reportedly due to an ongoing leadership dispute within the church.

Electroland Ghana Limited has donated mobile security visibility kiosks to the Ghana Police Service as part of its corporate social responsibility, aiming to enhance traffic management and officer protection.

Ghana Police Service arrested a 42-year-old herbalist who attempted to smuggle hacksaw blades, hidden in a loaf of bread, to a remand prisoner at the Kasoa Central Business District Police Station.

The Ghana Police Service has expressed concern over the increasing use of sports as a channel for human trafficking, cautioning that young athletes are being exploited through false promises of opportunities abroad.

The Ghana Police Service has pledged to strengthen highway security measures following a fatal robbery in the Ashanti Region that resulted in the death of a footballer.

Ghana Police Service has apprehended a suspect in connection with a recent shooting incident that occurred at the Adjen Kotoku Onion Market on Monday, April 6, 2026.

The Ghana Police Service's Cybercrime Unit has taken decisive action against individuals involved in deepfake content and misinformation, drawing commendation from Penplusbytes for their proactive efforts.

The Ghana Police Service has reported a series of successful operations targeting cybercrime, violent offenses, and organized crime. These operations have led to multiple arrests across the country.

The Ashanti Kusasi Chiefs and Elders have praised the Ghana Police Service for a significant breakthrough in the arrest of suspects linked to the murder of their late chief, Naba Maliki Azimbe, and called for swift justice.

Ghana's education sector, including the University of Ghana, the Ministry of Education, and the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment, has been identified as one of the weakest performers in public financial management compliance rankings.

The Ghana Police Service has apprehended three suspects in connection with a bank fraud case in Kasoa, where over GH¢20,000 was illegally withdrawn from a customer's account through fraudulent electronic transactions.

A 20-year-old woman has been arrested by the Ghana Police Service for allegedly sharing false information on social media, accusing an Uber driver of being a 'murderer'.

Bills Micro-Credit Limited has suspended field officers involved in a viral altercation with a customer and handed them over to the Ghana Police Service for investigation.

A senior delegation from the New York City Police Department (NYPD) concluded a high-level visit to Accra, Ghana, to strengthen cooperation with the Ghana Police Service (GPS) and explore new avenues for collaboration in modern policing.

The Ghana Police Service is set to use Traffitech-GH, an automated road traffic enforcement system, to apprehend traffic offenders in real-time across the country.

The Ghana Police Service has arrested eight Chinese nationals and two Ghanaians over an alleged cable theft and metal export syndicate targeting the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).

Forty police officers have petitioned Ghana's Deputy Attorney-General, alleging that a directive from the Ghana Police Service contradicts a Court of Appeal ruling ordering their promotion.

The High Court in Wa has sentenced a serial killer to life imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to multiple counts of murder across the Upper West and Savannah regions. In a press release dated March 4, 2026, and issued by the Public Affairs Unit of the Ghana Police Service in the Upper West Region, the […]

The Savannah regional command of the Ghana Police Service has praised the Overlord of Gonja, Yagbonwura Bii-Kunoto Jewu Soale I, and his sub-chiefs for maintaining peace in the region.

The Ghana Police Service says it will enforce a High Court order prohibiting the planned “Stop Galamsey” demonstration slated for February 27, 2026.

The Ghana Police Service in the Ahafo Region has arrested three suspects in connection with unlawful possession of firearms and an alleged plan to commit robbery.

The Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department of the Ghana Police Service, COP Lydia Yarkor Donkor, has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the Headmaster of Swedru School of Business (SWESBUS) to produce the students involved in a violent incident at Agona Swedru, warning that failure to comply will attract serious consequences. COP Donkor delivered the […]