The criminals were busted at Nungua, Nima, La, Pokuase, and West Weija district.
The Accra Regional Police Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Afia Tenge speaking to the media said the suspects are being screened and those found culpable will be arraigned.
According to her, "The Regional Police Accra under the command of DCOP Afful Boakye-Yiadom has conducted a special operation code name 'No space for criminals in Accra' and have arrested at least 156 suspected criminals from their hideouts.
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"The five-day operation which began on the third of March and still counting targeted locations noted to be harbouring criminals, cemeteries, ghettos, markets, and other similar areas across the 14 divisions in Accra.