In a significant breakthrough, authorities in New York, USA, have apprehended three Ghanaian cousins suspected of gun trafficking.
The trio, facing multiple criminal charges, could potentially be sentenced to 25 years in prison if found guilty. The investigation, titled ‘Operation Amazon Pipeline,’ conducted by the New York Police Department (NYPD), successfully exposed the alleged illegal activities involving the sale of firearms on the streets of Queens, New York.
Undercover officers from the NYPD played a pivotal role in bringing the alleged gun traffickers to justice. The special operation involved one officer establishing a rapport with the gang members, ultimately leading to the purchase of firearms and the subsequent revelation of their illicit operations. To conceal their illegal activities, the suspects ingeniously disguised the guns, including pistols, ghost guns, and automatic rifles, inside Amazon boxes, making their actions unsuspecting.
Currently in the custody of law enforcement authorities, the three suspects—27-year-old Abdul Haruna from the Bronx, 32-year-old Ahmed Mutalib from Georgia, and 30-year-old Murtala Haruna from Cincinnati—await further investigation and subsequent trial. With 96 guns seized during the operation, the NYPD displayed the weapons at a press conference, emphasizing that additional inquiries are underway to uncover further details surrounding the case.
In an unrelated incident, a 43-year-old man named Muhammadu Ali tragically lost his life during a bulletproof charm potency trial. The incident occurred in Damaiwa Village, Bursali Ward, Zaki Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Nigeria. Ali and four others ventured into the Damaiwa bush to test the efficacy of a bulletproof charm. Unfortunately, the charm failed, and Ali was struck by a live bullet, resulting in his death. Police authorities promptly responded to the incident, rushing Ali to the hospital, but doctors pronounced him dead upon arrival.
The successful arrest of the Ghanaian trio involved in gun trafficking marks a significant victory for law enforcement agencies in New York. Through their undercover operation, the NYPD exposed a network responsible for the sale of illegal firearms. As the investigation progresses, authorities will continue their efforts to dismantle such criminal operations in order to ensure public safety. Meanwhile, the tragic incident in Bauchi serves as a sobering reminder of the dangers associated with locally-made guns and the need for responsible and regulated firearm usage.