The Police Administration has assured Forex bureau operators of maximum security protection to enable them to carry out their businesses freely without fear of criminals during and after the Christmas festive period.
It said during this period, there would be increased police patrols and visibility as well as collaborative intelligence gathering with other security agencies aimed at preventing crime and enhancing security.
It, therefore, urged forex bureau operators to be vigilant and report any suspicious activities for the necessary action to be taken.
The assurance was given when the Inspector General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare, and some members of the Police Management Board (POMAB) met the national executives of the Ghana Association of Forex Bureau operators in Accra.
The meeting, which was part of the series of the Police Administration stakeholder engagement, was to seek the security concerns of operators in the forex bureau sector.
Security concerns raised during the meeting would be integrated in the security arrangements of the police to ensure the upcoming festive season is incident free.
Dr George Akuffo Dampare, who gave the assurance, said the police were working with other security agencies to gather intelligence and combat crime across the country.
“We are on the ground.
We want to tell unpatriotic citizens who are jealous of the security, peace, law and order we enjoy in this country to take a second look at their notes,” he said.
Dr Dampare urged the forex bureau operators to stay focused, alert and work with the police to combat crime that affected the smooth operation of their businesses.
He said the police “are watching and we will act in line with the law to protect lives and property to ensure the sustainability of the peace and security in the country.”