The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has dismantled a human trafficking ring following an intelligence-led operation across the Greater Accra Region.
The exercise, which took place in the early hours of Wednesday, 15 April 2026, represents the second phase of a targeted campaign to neutralise criminal networks that exploit foreign nationals through organised street begging.
During the sweep, officials intercepted 305 West African nationals suspected of being controlled by these exploitative syndicates.
The operation spanned several high-traffic areas, including Nima, Madina, Kaneshie, Abossey Okai, and Zongo Junction.
These locations have long been identified as hubs where vulnerable individuals are frequently deployed to solicit money under duress.
Of the total number encountered, 113 were children—consisting of 77 girls and 36 boys.
The remaining group comprised 66 adult women and 126 adult men.
A spokesperson for the GIS noted that the high proportion of minors underscores a disturbing trend of child vulnerability within these illegal arrangements.
Beyond enforcing immigration compliance, the Service emphasised that the primary objective of the mission was the rescue and protection of victims.
GIS stated that criminal networks often use the guise of street begging to mask deeper layers of human trafficking and forced labour, maintaining control over individuals through intimidation and economic dependency.
All rescued persons have been moved to a dedicated facility where they are currently undergoing formal profiling and immigration processing.
The GIS confirmed it is collaborating with relevant social welfare stakeholders to ensure that those recovered, particularly the children, receive necessary psychological support and medical care.
This latest intervention builds upon the strategies developed during the initial phase of the operation.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
