Stories from Ghana

Law enforcement officials have arrested two suspects in connection with a series of robbery attacks in Obuasi. The arrests follow a string of criminal incidents that have impacted the local community. Investigations into the specific motives and extent of the robberies are ongoing. Two suspects, aged 20 and 28, were arrested for robbery following an incident involving an e-hailing driver. The suspects are scheduled to appear in the Weinberg Magistrates Court. The incident occurred yesterday when the driver responded to a pick-up request.

Ghanaian law enforcement officials have successfully intercepted a child trafficking ring that was reportedly targeting individuals in Kenya. The operation aims to disrupt organized networks involved in the exploitation of minors across East African borders. This development highlights increasing regional efforts to combat human trafficking syndicates. Authorities in Ghana seized 100 bags of cocoa beans originating from Côte d'Ivoire. Four suspects were arrested during the operation as part of an investigation into illegal cross-border cocoa movement.