The Ghana Police Service has conducted targeted, intelligence-led operations in the Western Region, resulting in the arrest of 23 suspects and the confiscation of various mining equipment as part of its efforts to combat illegal mining activities.
In the Wassa Akropong District, a total of 23 suspects were apprehended during operations along the Wassa Akropong–Japa–Dadieso road.
The team also extended its operations to the Obeng Mining Group site at Wassa Japa, where 64 changfan machines were disabled.
At Wassa Dominase, officers responded to intelligence reports of illegal mining near the Goil and Energy Oil filling stations along the Agona Amenfi–Gyedua Kesse Junction road, disabling seven changfan machines and washing boards, and retrieving three water pumping machines and one pickaxe.
In a separate operation in Asankrangwa, police acted on information regarding illegal mining near the 1D1F building along the Asankra Saah–Asankra Kwabeng road, retrieving three water pumping machines and four motorbikes. According to the police, all suspects are currently in custody and are assisting with ongoing investigations.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
