Thirteen suspected prostitutes of believe to be Nigerians have been arrested in New Juaben South in the Eastern Region during a special police operation.
Two alleged accomplices, including landlords, were also taken into custody for allegedly facilitating prostitution and human trafficking.
Police say the suspects, aged 15 to 31, violated Sections 273, 274, and 277 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), which prohibit prostitution, human trafficking, and operating brothels.
ASP Augustine Kusi Asante, Municipal Crime Officer, warned landlords against renting out properties for such activities.
“Section 277 frowns on operating a brothel. Be warned, we are coming for you,” he said, urging the public to report suspicious activity.
Superintendent Ransford Nsiah confirmed that the suspects are in custody, with the minor involved separated for protection.
Arrangements are being made with the Department of Social Welfare, and investigations are ongoing before the suspects are arraigned in court.
The arrests followed a report by a commercial sex worker, Stella Godwill, who said she was assaulted by a “queen mother” and her partner for not meeting a daily target of GH¢400.
Investigations also revealed a brothel operating in Dabiasem, which led to the arrest of the other 12 suspects. Condoms were found on them.
