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3 Ghanaian Cousins In US Arrested For Trafficking Guns And Money Laundering
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3 Ghanaian Cousins In US Arrested For Trafficking Guns And Money Laundering

by  Delali Adogla-Bessa 2 min read
  • Three Ghanaian cousins have been arrested in New York City with over 100 illegal guns
  • The investigation led to the seizure of 109 illegal firearms and rifles and 20 assault weapons
  • The three were arrested after a seven-month investigation and also charged with money laundering

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Three men of Ghanaian origin have been arrested in New York City, US, with over 100 illegal guns.

The men have been identified as Ahmed Mutalib, Abdul Haruna, and Murtala Haruna.

Gun trafficking arrests
Police were investigating the three for seven months. Source: Getty Images
Source: Getty Images

The three, who are cousins, have been charged with 575 counts of criminal sale of a firearm, unlawful possession of a weapon, conspiracy, and money laundering.

They had conspired to smuggle and sell the weapons in the US.

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Following a seven-month probe, the arrests were announced on Monday, November 6, 2023.

The investigation led to the seizure of 109 illegal firearms and rifles, 20 assault weapons, 139 high-capacity magazines, and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.

Prosecutors say a police officer who understands Ghanaian languages was able to translate their conversations from Hausa, Ga, and Twi after the defendants’ phones were wiretapped.

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Delali Adogla-Bessa avatar

Delali Adogla-Bessa (Current Affairs Editor) Delali Adogla-Bessa is a Current Affairs Editor with YEN.com.gh. Delali previously worked as a freelance journalist in Ghana and has over seven years of experience in media, primarily with Citi FM, Equal Times, Ubuntu Times. Delali also volunteers with the Ghana Institute of Language Literacy and Bible Translation, where he documents efforts to preserve local languages. He graduated from the University of Ghana in 2014 with a BA in Information Studies. Email: delali.adogla-bessa@yen.com.gh.

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