Law enforcement officers arrested 28 foreigners and their landlord in Pakyi Numbers One and Two in the Amansie West District. The arrests took place during a coordinated security operation. The Ghana Immigration Service and the Ghana Police Service conducted the operation.
The Amansie West District Assembly also participated in the action. The goal was to find foreign nationals staying in the area without valid immigration papers. This operation aimed to ensure compliance with Ghana's laws regarding foreign residency.
Details about the specific nationalities of the arrested individuals were not immediately available. Further investigations are expected to clarify their immigration status.
The landlord was arrested for allegedly housing individuals who were not in compliance with immigration regulations. Officials stated that harboring undocumented foreigners is a serious offense.
Authorities confirmed that those arrested will undergo screening and necessary legal processes. This includes verification of their status and potential deportation if found without legal permission to stay.
The operation highlights the ongoing efforts by Ghanaian authorities to manage immigration and national security. It underscores the importance of adhering to residency laws.
The joint effort demonstrates effective collaboration between different security agencies and local government bodies.
Further updates are anticipated as the investigation proceeds, according to a police statement.