Twenty-eight foreign nationals and a landlord were arrested during a security operation in Pakyi, Amansie West District. The raid took place in Pakyi Numbers One and Two. This was a joint effort by the Ghana Immigration Service and the Ghana Police Service.
The Amansie West District Assembly also participated in the operation. The goal was to find foreigners staying in the area without valid legal papers.
The arrested foreign nationals are being processed. Their documentation status is under review. The landlord faces charges related to harbouring individuals without proper status.
A spokesperson for the Ghana Immigration Service stated that operations like these are routine. They aim to ensure national security and uphold immigration laws.
The arrested individuals are currently in the custody of the Ghana Immigration Service. Investigations will determine their future status in the country.
This action highlights ongoing efforts to regulate the presence of foreign nationals within Ghana.
The Amansie West District is an area that has seen increased scrutiny.