Accra, Ghana – The Ghana Police Service’s Special Anti-galamsey Taskforce has arrested 17 suspects for engaging in illegal mining activities at Samreboi in the Western Region. The arrests were made on May 25, 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to combat illegal mining in the area.
The suspects comprise 7 Chinese nationals and 10 Ghanaians, who were taken into custody and transported to Accra to assist with further investigations. The operation is part of the police’s continued efforts to protect the country’s natural resources and enforce the law.
The anti-galamsey task force is intensifying operations in the Aowin Tano and Tano Anwia areas, focusing on identifying additional persons of interest and protecting the affected forest reserves. The Ghana Police Service remains committed to supporting national efforts to combat illegal mining.
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