The Ghana Police Service has announced the arrest of "26 persons for brandishing and indiscriminate firing of toy guns in a public place".

This was in a statement released on Monday, November 25, 2024.

"The suspects are currently assisting with investigations and will be put before court to face justice," the police said.

"Meanwhile, a quantity of toy guns have been retrieved from these suspects as part of Police investigation into the menace."

The police revealed "special operations are currently underway to arrest others involved in this act which is becoming a trend in some parts of the country". 

The George Akuffo Dampare-led service cautioned "the youth to desist from this act as it constitutes the offence of offensive conduct conducive to breaches of the peace contrary to section 207 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29) amongst others". 

"We would like to once again assure the public that the Police will do all that it takes for our beloved country to continue to be at peace with herself," the statement ended.