In a breakthrough against human trafficking, the Central East Regional Police Intelligence Department has rescued 46 victims, including a child, who were smuggled into Ghana from various African countries. The victims, hailing from Côte d’Ivoire, Benin, Togo, and other Francophone nations, were reportedly enticed with promises of assistance to travel abroad, only to be held captive upon arrival in Ghana.
According to police sources, the victims were discovered in a heavily fortified house at Royal City, a suburb of Gomoa Buduburam. The traffickers are alleged to have extorted significant sums of money from the victims and their families, taking advantage of their desperation for better opportunities overseas.
Residents described the police rescue as dramatic, recounting how officers disabled an electric fence and scaled the property’s wall to gain entry. The operation led to the arrest of one suspect, while police continue to search for additional accomplices.
A relative of one of the victims revealed that the traffickers demanded ransom payments, only for families to later realize they had fallen prey to a sophisticated trafficking scheme.
Central East Regional Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Victor Dosoo, confirmed the successful operation and stated that the victims are now receiving care while investigations proceed. Police have issued a public warning, urging vigilance against syndicates that exploit vulnerable individuals with false promises of overseas travel and employment.
Authorities remain committed to dismantling human trafficking networks and ensuring the safety of victims across the region.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
