22 arrested for illegal mining in Western Region
The Ghana Police Service has arrested twenty-two individuals involved in illegal mining activities at Dominase Nkwanta, Adjakaa Manso, and other surrounding areas in the Western Region of Ghana.
The suspects apprehended include: Albert Adu Bonsra, Stephen Kwakye, Richard Atigah, Yaw Menanyi, Al-Mustapha Alidu, Jutu Francis, Hakitu Zibo, Nana Yaw Boakye, Kwesi Evans, Isaac Cobby, Bashiru Ali, Atta Francis, Ayew Sali, Fataw Gariba, Kwame Emmanuel, Kwesi Francis, Abapor Frank, Wasah Moses, Bukari Haruna, Abdulai Lukman, Yeboah Rashid, and Alkainu Hassan.
During the operation, the Police retrieved several items from the illegal mining sites. These included eleven pumping machines, seven shovels, a pick axe, and two chamfan machines.
The Police have confirmed that all suspects are currently in custody and are being processed to face the full rigours of the law.
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