Police in Accra have arrested nine people. They are accused of illegally guarding land. The suspects also allegedly extorted money from property owners.
The arrests were made after many people reported the activities to the police. Victims said their properties were being illegally guarded and they were forced to pay money.
The operation took place in several areas of Accra where these illegal activities were reported to be happening.
Details of which parts of Accra were affected have been released by the Ghana Police Service.
The suspects are currently in police custody. An investigation into their activities is ongoing.
The Ghana Police Service stated that these actions are criminal. They warned the public against engaging in such acts.
Authorities have assured that further action will be taken to address the issue of illegal land guarding in the city.
The police are encouraging anyone with information about similar crimes to come forward.