The Ashaiman District Police Command has stepped up its crackdown on crime ahead of Christmas, demolishing structures suspected to be hideouts for criminals at Fitter-Line.

The early-morning operation began at about 6:40 a.m. on Saturday, October 17, and was led by District Commander DSP Orlando Joseph Adzokpa, with 30 police personnel deployed to the area.

The police said the exercise was aimed at disrupting suspected criminal activities and tackling security concerns raised by reports of criminals allegedly terrorising residents in Ashaiman and surrounding communities.

Despite the deployment, no arrests were made, as the suspects reportedly fled after noticing the approaching officers. The police team then pulled down the structures believed to have been used as hideouts.

The operation concluded at about 8:40 a.m. without any reported incident.

The command said the crackdown was part of ongoing measures to rid the municipality of criminal activity and improve public safety ahead of the Christmas festivities.

It stressed that the broader objective was to create a safer environment where residents could carry out their daily activities and legitimate businesses without fear, intimidation or interference throughout the festive period and beyond.