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The Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested eleven individuals for engaging in illegal mining activities along the Bonsa River in the Western Region.
The suspects, comprising seven Ghanaians and four Chinese nationals, were apprehended on March 31, 2025, during a targeted intelligence-led operation aimed at tackling illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.
According to the police, five of the suspects—Wei Qinwei, Yao Yongji, Nsoh Oto (alias Agologo), Kwadwo George (alias Sergio), and Emmanuel Van (alias Atta)—were arrested at a mining site in Bonsa. The remaining six—Nuang Shichuan, Huang Xinbao, Douglas Ayambilla, Elvis Aborta, Michael Tettey Komlorm, and Ibrahim Dauda—were captured at Wassa Agona.
All suspects are currently in police custody and are expected to face legal proceedings soon.
The Ghana Police Service has assured the public, particularly residents of the Western Central Region, of its commitment to combating illegal mining and maintaining law and order. The authorities continue to intensify efforts to curb environmental destruction caused by illegal mining activities across the country.
