Eight persons arrested for illegal mining in Amansie South

The Special Anti-Galamsey Operations Team conducted an intelligence-led special operation targeting illegal mining activities in Apremadi, a community at Amansie South in the Ashanti Region.

Eight persons were arrested while actively engaging in illegal mining activities. The suspects have been identified as: Karim Issaka (38), Samuel Dugah (35), Seidu Karim (35), Issaka Azitarigah (24), Boadu Desmond, (29), James Kabutey (21), Bashiru Idrissu (19) and Collins Amoako (24).

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Three excavator monitors, four excavator control boards, and three excavator gear levers were retrieved, and efforts are underway to convey the excavators from the mining site.

All eight suspects are currently in police custody assisting with the investigation, while the seized exhibit has been retained.

Also, the Ashanti South Regional Police Command, in a collaborative intelligence-led operation with Dr. Hanna Bisiw CEO of Minerals Development Fund(MDF) and  her team  arrested four Chinese suspects for engaging in illegal mining activities in Atatam, in the Adansi Asokwa District in the Ashanti Region.

The operation targeted illegal mining sites along the Subin River and Jimi River, both of which serve as crucial sources of drinking water for adjoining communities. The suspects have been identified as; Li Quan (44), Lu Jianzheng (36), Li Xuyu (47), and Su Shanxing (63).

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During the operation, seven excavators were seized from the illegal mining site and transported to secure police custody. Four pump-action guns were also retrieved from the suspects.

All four suspects are currently in police custody assisting investigations.