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Galamsey: Police arrest 7 Ghanaians, 4 Chinese in Western Region

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The Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested eleven suspects for illegal mining activities along the Bonsa river bank in the Western Region. The suspects, comprising seven Ghanaians and four Chinese, were arrested on 31st March 2025 through sustained intelligence-led operations against illegal mining activities. Five of the suspects, Wei Qinwei, Yao Yongji, Nsoh Oto, Agologo, Kwadwo George, Sergio, Emmanuel Van, Atta, were arreste…

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The Vaultz News

Police Nab 11 Illegal Miners Near Bunsu

The Ghana Police Service (GPS) has announced the arrest of 11 suspects for engaging in illegal mining activities at Fische near Bunsu in the Eastern Region. The operation, led by the Eastern South Regional Police Command, is part of ongoing efforts to clamp down on illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, which continues to wreak havoc on Ghana’s environment and water bodies. According to a statement released by the police, the suspects, co…

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GBC Ghana Online

Kenneth Ashigbey goes hard on Enchi Magistrate for ordering release of impounded excavators used for galamsey

By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Convener of the Media Coalition Against Galamsey, Ing. Kenneth Ashigbey, has taken a swipe at the Magistrate in Enchi in the Western North Region of Ghana for ordering the release of impounded excavators used in illegal mining activities. Ing. Ashigbey speaking in an interview on Accra-based Citi FM’s Breakfast Show on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 described the ruling by the Enchi based Magistrate as bizarre and an unfo…

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4 Chinese and 7 Ghanaians arrested in Western Region for involvement in galamsey

The Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested eleven individuals, including four Chinese nationals and seven Ghanaians, for engaging in illegal mining activities along the Bonsa River banks and a site near Wassa Agona. The operation, conducted on March 31, 2025, at noon, was based on actionable intelligence aimed at curbing illegal mining in the region. According to the police, five suspects were arrested at the Bonsa River Bank sit…

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GhArticles.com

7 Ghanaians and 4 Chinese Nationals Arrested for Illegal Mining Along Bonsa River

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, Nso…

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NSCDC Launches Crackdown On Illegal Miners, Steps Up Enforcement - Security News Alert

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Anambra State Command is intensifying its efforts to combat illegal mining activities across the state. Commandant Maku Olatunde, the NSCDC state Commandant stated this in Awka on Thursday March 27,2025 while meeting with the Miners Association of Nigeria, Anambra State chapter. He noted a […] The post NSCDC Launches Crackdown On Illegal Miners, Steps Up Enforcement first appeared on Secu…

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