The Kasoa Divisional Police Command headed by ACP David Agyemang Agyem, at a press conference, said the suspects were arrested upon a tip-off from the Wassa Akropong police.

ACP Agyem said the five suspects stole GHS272,000 and 7.5 kilogrammes of gold worth GHS1.4 million.

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He said the suspects were running from the Wassa Akropong police where they allegedly committed the crime.

The robbers were also in possession of a dagger and pistol which were found in the compartment of their vehicle.

An Indian citizenship ID card and driver’s licence were also retrieved from their car.