The Eastern South Regional Police Command in the Eastern Region has made significant strides in combating illegal mining, apprehending eleven suspects in connection with illicit activities in the Akyem Fichser community near Bunsu.
The operation, conducted by the Eastern South Regional Police Command, followed a tip-off highlighting the destructive impact of the miners on local tree plantations.
The arrested individuals include nine Ghanaian nationals: Kwaku Owusu (42), Philip Tetteh (52), Abdul Raham (27), Philip Duvor (40), Joseph Asare (32), Charles Manu (35), Joseph Araboga (32), Daniel Bangah (20), and Amoaho Isaac (25). Two Burkinabe citizens, Jey Done (40) and Adoma Aboubakar (25), were also among those taken into custody.
Authorities report that the illegal mining activities have resulted in the destruction of significant acreage of tree plantations in the Fichser area, raising concerns about the environmental impact of such operations.
In addition to the arrests, police seized an excavator from the scene, which is now being held as evidence.
The eleven suspects are currently detained and are in the process of being prepared for court.
Speaking to the media in Kyebi, the Eastern South Regional Police Commander, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Ohene Boadi Bossman, reaffirmed the police service’s dedication to fighting crime and maintaining law and order within the region.
DCOP Ohene Boadi Bossman assured the public, especially those residing within the Eastern South Regional Police Command’s area of responsibility, that the police are resolute in their efforts to tackle illegal activities and ensure the safety and security of communities.
By: Kofi Adjei | Metrotvonline.com | Ghana
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