As part of efforts to align national security institutions with theGovernment’s 24-Hour EconomyPolicy Agenda, the Ghana Immigration Service, has developed a 24-Hour Policy at its Headquarters in Accra.
Alhaji Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka, the Minister for the Interior/National Security, said as of June, the Service had also prosecuted 13 suspects in Accra for human trafficking, illegal entry, and document forgery, whilst deterring breaches and enhancing national security.
He noted that the Service had analyzed 263 document fraud cases, identifying 111 as fraudulent, preventing identity theft, and related crime.
Alhaji Muntaka made the disclosure in his Mid-Year Review Report for the Ministry of the Interior/National Security at a press conference at the Presidency in Accra.
The press conference, which was organised by the Presidency Communication Bureau, dubbed the “The Governance Accountability Series”, is part of efforts by the Government to deepen transparency and accountability in governance.
He said the Ghana Immigration Service rescued 21 human trafficking victims, intercepted 291 irregular immigrants, and arrested 223 individuals for immigration breaches.
“Additionally, they have intercepted smuggled goods, including 406 bags of cocoa beans, 1,115 general cans, 11 bags of fertilizers, 50 gallons of fuel, with one vehicle impounded,” Alhaji Muntaka said.
The Minister said the Service had also increased interagency collaboration, which had facilitated coordination among agencies for prevention of crime and public safety.
He said the Service had removed a total of 1,617 foreigners for various breaches under the Section 20 and 21 of Immigration Act 573.
