The Akyem Kwabeng Police Command has arrested 12 suspects for engaging prostitution in the Atiwa West District of the Eastern Region.
The suspects were arrested at Akyem Kwabeng Roman Road in the Atiwa West District.
The suspects include; Princess Henry- age 25, Mercy Shaku- 48, Judith Iyo-32, Vivian Winifred- 39, Cynthia Jacob-22, and five (5) Ghanaian male accomplices.
They were arrested for soliciting and trading in prostitution, during an operation carried out in Akyem Kwabeng.
According to the Police, the arrest followed a targeted swoop on locations believed to be hotshots for prostitution activities within the district.
Items believed to be connected to the alleged activity were retrieved during the operation.
The suspects were presented before Osino Magistrate Court for prosecution on April 8.
The Atiwa West Police Commander, DSP Sheila Afoley Odai, said the operation forms part of ongoing efforts to curb prostitution and other related social vices in the area.
By Nenebi Ayertey David
