245 Suspected Criminals, Sex Workers Arrested In Kumasi
The police in Ashanti Region have arrested 245 suspected criminals and sex workers at various criminal dens in the Kumasi.
Joy News’ reporter Nana Yaw Gyimah said the suspects are being screened for processing before a court.
The Regional Police Command has explained the exercise forms part of its strategies to rid the metropolis of criminals.
Regional Police chief, COP Ken Yeboah told the media Thursday, the operation was the biggest swoop ever done in the metropolis.
He said 35 female suspects believed to be commercial sex workers have been handed over to the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit for further investigations.
At least five of the male suspects who were found in possession of substances suspected to be Indian hemp have been handed over to the Drug Law Enforcement Unit, he added.
