Thirteen individuals suspected of engaging in illegal mining activities have been apprehended following a coordinated operation led by intelligence reports, executed by the Western North Regional Forest Services Division and the Enchi Forest District.
The operation, conducted on January 20, 2024, between 1:00 a.m. and 6:30 a.m., specifically targeted illicit mining operations within the Boi Tano and Jema Asemkrom Forest Reserves.
Four task force teams were strategically deployed to the affected areas, where they effectively raided the illegal mining sites.
According to official reports, five water pumping machines and four makeshift structures utilised by the miners were demolished, while two additional water pumping machines, mobile phones, and other mining equipment were confiscated.
The suspects were subsequently handed over to the Enchi Police Command for further investigation and potential prosecution.
The Enchi Forest Services Division Manager reiterated their unwavering commitment to safeguarding forest reserves and water bodies from the detrimental effects of illegal mining, warning that similar operations will continue throughout the region to curb such activities.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
