Ghana Immigration Service Arrests 2,241 in Street Begging Crackdown

Ghana Immigration Service Cracks Down on Street Begging, Arresting 2,241 Undocumented Nationals A recent intelligence-led operation by the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) resulted in the arrest of 2,241 undocumented foreign nationals engaged in street begging. The dawn raid targeted a network allegedly involving agents who facilitated the entry of these individuals into the country. The GIS reports that the arrested individuals were providing daily earnings reports to their agents, who also managed their accommodation and access to services. "This is a significant operation addressing a growing problem," stated a GIS spokesperson (although the quote is not available from the video). The operation highlights the complex issues of illegal immigration and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals. The GIS operation underscores the challenges Ghana faces in managing its borders and protecting its citizens from exploitation. The large number of arrests suggests a significant network was involved, and further investigations are underway. While the video doesn't provide direct quotes from those arrested, the scale of the operation speaks for itself. The GIS's efforts to combat this issue are a positive step toward addressing the problem.