By: Daniel Yao Akpabli | ignewss — Kumasi, Ghana
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Special Operations Team (SOT), in collaboration with the Ashanti Regional Police Command, has recorded a major breakthrough in the fight against organised crime following a series of intelligence-led operations across selected communities in the Ashanti Region.
According to a police press release issued on June 23, 2026, the operations were conducted between June 8 and June 17, 2026, as part of a strategic effort to identify, disrupt, and dismantle criminal networks involved in human trafficking, sexual exploitation, narcotics trafficking, unlawful possession of firearms, and other related criminal activities.
The Special Operations Team, supported by the Ashanti Regional Police Command, carried out coordinated operations in several communities, including Asafo, Kenyase Aframa, Asokwa, Buokrom, Krofrom, Atonsu-Bokuro, Asawase, and Old Tafo Ahenbronum.
The operations resulted in the arrest of 186 suspects made up of 86 Ghanaian nationals, 96 Nigerian nationals, and four Togolese nationals.
Police described the exercise as a significant breakthrough in the fight against organised crime within the region.
A major success was recorded on June 9, 2026, at Kenyase Aframa, where a coordinated intelligence-led operation led to the arrest of Gladys Ibrahim, also known as “Mama Gee,” together with 96 Nigerian nationals and four Togolese nationals.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects are linked to a transnational criminal network allegedly involved in human trafficking, sexual exploitation, narcotics trafficking, and other organised criminal activities.
The police service noted that the operation forms part of ongoing efforts to combat organised crime and enhance public safety across the country.
Investigations are ongoing, and the suspects are expected to be processed through the appropriate legal channels as authorities work to dismantle the criminal networks involved.
The Ghana Police Service has reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property and urged the public to support law enforcement agencies with credible information to help combat crime and maintain security.
Source: www.ignewss.com