The Inspector-General of Police (I.G.P.) The Special Operations Team (SOT), in collaboration with the Ashanti Regional Police Command, has recorded a major breakthrough in the fight against organised crime.
This follows a series of sustained intelligence-led operations conducted across selected locations in the Ashanti Region between June 8 and 17, 2026.
The operations formed part of a strategic effort aimed at identifying, disrupting, and dismantling criminal networks involved in human trafficking, sexual exploitation, narcotics trafficking, unlawful possession of firearms, and other related criminal activities.
Acting on credible intelligence and following extensive surveillance, target profiling and operational planning, the Special Operations Team, with support from the Ashanti Regional Police Command, conducted coordinated operations at Asafo, Kenyase Aframa, Asokwa, Buokrom, Krofrom, Atonsu-Bokuro, Asawase and Old Tafo Ahenbronum.
“The operations resulted in the arrest of one hundred and eighty-six (186) suspects comprising eighty-six (86) Ghanaian nationals, ninety-six (96) Nigerian nationals, and four Togolese nationals.
“A major breakthrough was recorded on 9th June 2026 at Kenyase Aframa, where a coordinated intelligence-led operation led to the arrest of Gladys Ibrahim, alias “Mama Gee”, together with ninety-six (96) Nigerian nationals and four (4) Togolese nationals,” a police statement said.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects are linked to a transnational criminal network involved in human trafficking, sexual exploitation, narcotics trafficking, and other organised criminal activities.
As part of the operation, several persons believed to be victims of exploitation were rescued, the statement added.
According to the police, some of the rescued persons were identified as minors. They were immediately separated from the suspects and placed under protective care in accordance with established child protection protocols.
“Foreign nationals identified as victims of exploitation are being processed in collaboration with the Ghana Immigration Service for the necessary immigration and repatriation procedures.”
Investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend other members of the criminal network.
Meanwhile, all suspects remain in police custody or are assisting with investigations.
The police commend the professionalism and dedication of the Special Operations Team and the Ashanti Regional Police Command, whose collaborative efforts led to the successful execution of these operations.
It added that it remains resolute in its commitment to intelligence-led policing and will continue to undertake sustained operations to combat organised crime and ensure the safety and security of all persons in the country.
