The Special Anti-Galamsey Operations Team has arrested eight individuals for engaging in illegal mining activities in Apremadi, a community in Amansie South, Ashanti Region. The operation was intelligence-led, targeting individuals involved in galamsey activities in the area.
The suspects, aged between 19 and 38, have been identified as Karim Issaka, Samuel Dugah, Seidu Karim, Issaka Azitarigah, Boadu Desmond, James Kabutey, Bashiru Idrissu, and Collins Amoako. They are currently in police custody, assisting with investigations into the illegal mining activities.
The team retrieved three excavator monitors, four excavator control boards, and three excavator gear levers from the site. Efforts are underway to remove excavators from the mining area, and the seized exhibits have been retained by the authorities as part of the ongoing investigation.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
