The Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested 17 suspects in two coordinated operations targeting illegal mining activities at Adamaso and Wassa Mamieso on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
At Adamaso, 12 individuals were arrested. They include Abraham Antwi (26), Jeremiah Adusei (37), Eric Martey (41), George Amoah (45), Misasa Jonas (25), Larry Ndaaso (42) and Ezekiel Dome (22).
Others are; Bismark Adu (19), Alex Sabla (34), Godfrey Acheampong (29), Ebenezer Mensah (21), and Emmanuel Appiah (25).
The police seized five pumping machines from the site during the operation.
In a separate intelligence-led raid near the Mamie River at Wassa Mamieso, five additional suspects were arrested: Junior Simon (21), Stephen Tetteh (30), Samuel Kwarteng (19), Matthew Wofatey (20), and Seidu Ayigbe (30).
Officers recovered a “Sunny Excavator 215 Control Board” from the Mamieso site.
All suspects are currently in police custody assisting with investigations, while the seized equipment has been retained as evidence.
