The Adenta Divisional Police Command has embarked on a swoop to clamp down on activities of criminals in the division/municipality.

The operation led by ACP/ Mr. Joseph Owusu-Bempah was aimed at apprehending persons who use motorbikes for criminal operations such as snatch bags from unsuspecting residents among others. 

At the end of the operations, a total of 59 motor bikes were intercepted and impounded.

"50 men from the Adenta division and RHQ/Accra were mobilized for the operation," the police in a statement said.

"Screening, interrogation and profiling of the riders of the impounded motorbikes are in progress and those linked to any crime will be processed for court," the statement added.

The police service has also urged calm among the public as "the operation is expected to continue in the division and extend to others in the next few days."