The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, between September 5 and 19, rescued 60 victims of human trafficking.
Speaking at a media briefing in Accra on Saturday, Commissioner of Police (COP) Lydia Yaako Donkor, Director-General of CID, said the trafficked victims, including 41 foreign nationals, were rescued in Ghana, and 19 others were rescued abroad.
“All rescued persons have since been handed over to the appropriate authorities for reintegration with their families.”
According to her, some criminals continue to lure victims with the promises of securing lucrative job opportunities abroad, only to subject them to exploitation.
“Investigations have shown that traffickers now adopt new methods, transiting victims through multiple countries before reaching their final destinations to evade detection.”
COP Donkor said the Police administration remained unrelenting in its fight against human trafficking.
In a caution to the public, she said, “No legitimate recruitment agency will require people to travel by road through several countries as part of an employment process.
Individuals are encouraged to verify the authenticity of offers before committing themselves.”
The CID Boss indicated that it was an offence “to lure or recruit others under false pretences. Those found culpable will face the full rigours of the law.
She further entreated victims of trafficking to report promptly to the nearest police station for assistance.
She added, “This fight requires collective efforts. Families, communities and survivors are urged to share their experiences to prevent others from failing victims.”