102 illegal border routes identified in Volta Region alone — Interior Minister

Furthermore, the Minister emphasised that technology and personnel alone are insufficient; he called for stronger cooperation from border communities, urging citizens to become the "eyes and ears" of the security agencies by reporting suspicious movements.

The Minister disclosed that there are currently 63 such inland checkpoints operational across the country.

While Ghana operates 48 legitimate border crossing points, the proliferation of unofficial routes has created a structural vulnerability that criminal networks are increasingly exploiting.