Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has rescued more than 300 people, including over 100 children, in a major operation targeting organised street begging networks in parts of Accra.
The intelligence-led exercise was carried out in the early hours of Wednesday, focusing on areas such as Abossey Okai, Zongo Junction, Nima, Madina and Kaneshie.
Officials say the operation was aimed at dismantling criminal networks accused of exploiting foreign nationals, particularly women and children, through organised street begging.
In total, 305 West African nationals were encountered, including 113 children, 66 adult women and 126 adult men. Of the children, 77 were girls and 36 were boys, raising concerns about the growing involvement of minors in such activities.
All those rescued are currently undergoing profiling and immigration procedures at a designated centre, in line with established protocols.
Authorities say steps are also being taken to ensure that vulnerable individuals, especially children, receive the care, protection and support they need.
The Immigration Service says the operation builds on an earlier exercise, with improved coordination and more targeted interventions to break up networks behind the practice.
It adds that efforts to combat human trafficking and protect vulnerable migrants will continue, urging the public to report suspected cases of trafficking and organised street begging to the nearest immigration office.
