The Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested 17 individuals for engaging in illegal mining activities in the region. The arrests were made during two coordinated operations on June 24, 2025, at Adamaso and Wassa Mamieso. The operation is part of the police’s ongoing efforts to crack down on galamsey activities in the region.
At Adamaso, the police arrested 12 suspects, including Abraham Antwi, Jeremiah Adusei, Eric Martey, and others. The suspects are aged between 19 and 45. During the operation, the police seized five pumping machines, which were being used for the illegal mining activities.
In a separate operation near the Mamie River in Wassa Mamieso, the police arrested five suspects, including Junior Simon, Stephen Tetteh, and Samuel Kwarteng. A “Sunny Excavator 215 Control Board” was seized during the operation. The police are currently investigating the suspects and the seized exhibits.
All the suspects are currently in police custody assisting with investigations. The police have retained the seized exhibits and are continuing their investigation into the illegal mining activities. The operation demonstrates the police’s commitment to enforcing the law and protecting the environment from the harmful effects of illegal mining.
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