The Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly, STMA, has arrested and detained children hawking in and around the various markets and transport terminals.
Public Relations Officer for the Assembly, John Laste said at the central business district of Takoradi, the team arrested 32 children whilst forty-one (41) children were arrested in Kojokrom.
He said particulars of the children who were arrested and their parents were taken and cautioned.
He also warned parents whose children will be arrested on two occasions to be prepared to face the law.
The joint security and STMA monitoring team, he said, would continue the operation at the other markets within the Metropolis. They will also ensure enforcement of directives on public gatherings, closure of beaches, provision of hand washing facilities and compliance of social distancing at the banks, restaurants, transport terminals and all other institutions.
Story filed by Marie Aziz Tunde.
