Ghana Immigration Service rescues 112 suspected trafficking victims in Asankragwa operation
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The Ghana Immigration Service GIS has repatriated 105 foreign nationals after an intelligence-led operation in Asankragwa on May 20, 2026, rescued 112 suspected trafficking victims. The raid, conducted by the Asankragwa Sector Command, targeted premises associated with commercial sex activities. Initial screening identified 110 Nigerians, one Beninese, and one Cameroonian, all female and aged between 12 and 38. These individuals were moved to a holding center in the Greater Accra Region for further processing. Investigations by the Anti-Human Smuggling and Trafficking in Persons unit confirmed 105 victims and identified seven suspects. The GIS National Operations Department, in collaboration with relevant embassies and community representatives, facilitated the safe return of the 105 victims. The seven suspects remain under investigation for potential prosecution. Comptroller-General of Immigration, Samuel Basintale Amadu, urged foreign nationals to comply with local laws and reiterated the Service's dedication to combating human trafficking, migrant smuggling, and transnational crime with other security agencies.
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