Accra, May 19, GNA – The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has arrested 2,241 foreign nationals involved in begging on the streets of Accra in the early hours of Friday, May 16, 2025.
The intelligent-led operation had 961 males and 1,280 females with children (1,332) in the majority.
A statement issued in Accra, signed by Mr M. Amoako-Atta, Assistant Commissioner of Immigration, Head of Public Affairs, said the operation sought to repatriate undocumented foreign nationals, humanely.
It is also to disrupt criminal networks that facilitate their operations in places such as Sabon Zongo, Nima, Abossey Okai and Obetsebi Roundabout.
The statement said the suspects were currently being taken through the necessary processes including security and medical screening at the National Headquarters in Accra.
The Service assured all stakeholders and the public that the detainees would be handled with the highest professionalism and with respect for their human rights.
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