Over 300 Trafficking Victims Rescued in Major Crackdown

Over 300 Trafficking Victims Rescued in Major Crackdown
Security authorities in Ghana have rescued more than 300 West African nationals in a major anti-trafficking operation targeting organised street begging networks in the capital.
The intelligence-led exercise, carried out on April 15, 2026, led to the rescue of 305 individuals, including 113 children, highlighting growing concerns over the exploitation of minors in trafficking activities.
Officials disclosed that the victims comprised 36 boys, 77 girls, 66 women, and 126 men, many of whom are believed to have been forced or coerced into street begging under organised criminal arrangements.
The operation focused on key locations across the Greater Accra Region, where authorities identified coordinated networks using vulnerable foreign nationals—particularly women and children—for exploitative purposes. The exercise forms part of an intensified nationwide effort to dismantle human trafficking syndicates operating within urban centres.
All rescued individuals are currently undergoing profiling and immigration procedures, while relevant agencies work to provide protection, care, and possible reintegration support—especially for the children affected
Authorities say the high number of minors involved underscores a troubling trend in the use of children within organised begging schemes linked to human trafficking. They have reaffirmed their commitment to combating such crimes and have called on the public to assist by reporting suspicious activities.
Human trafficking remains a significant challenge in the region, with Ghana serving as a source, transit, and destination point for such activities. The latest operation is seen as a major step in ongoing efforts to disrupt these networks and protect vulnerable populations.