Police arrest two illegal arms dealers

Page 48: Daily Graphic, December 8, 2009.
Story: Albert K. Salia
THE James Town Police have arrested two persons for allegedly dealing in illegal firearms.
Francis Doe Dewortor, 35, and William Agbenyega Kustsatsor, 25, are in custody.
A third person, identified only as Agbee and believed to be the manufacturer, is currently on the run.
Four locally-manufactured pistols were retrieved from the suspects at the time of their arrest at the National Lotteries area in Accra.
A swoop by the police at the residence of Agbee at Agoe near Adidome in the Volta Region led to the retrieval of an anvil, bellows, metal traps, empty cartridges and firearm barrels.
The James Town District Police Commander, Superintendent Joseph Oklu Gyamera told newsmen in Accra that the suspects were arrested last Wednesday upon a tip-off that they were selling the four pistols at the National Lotteries area at GH¢70 each.
He said the police quickly arranged a meeting place on the pretext of buying the pistols.
He said upon their arrest, Francis informed the police that he got the pistols from Agbee, whom he described as a relative.
Supt Gyamera said Francis further informed the police that Agbee was the manufacturer at Agoe.
Based on that information, Supt Gyamera said the District Crime Officer, DSP Alex Buabin led a team to the village with the view of arresting Agbee.
Unfortunately, he said, Agbee had escaped but the police were able to retrieve some items from Agbee’s hut.
Supt Gyamera said the docket on the case had been forwarded to the Attorney-General’s office for advice.