17 arrested in police anti-galamsey operation at Samreboi
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The arrests were made on May 25 by a Special Anti-Galamsey Taskforce dispatched from the Ghana Police Headquarters as part of a broader crackdown on unlawful mining operations.
A joint police operation targeting illegal mining in Samreboi, Western Region, has led to the arrest of seventeen individuals, including seven Chinese nationals and ten Ghanaian citizens.
The arrests were made on May 25 by a Special Anti-Galamsey Taskforce dispatched from the Ghana Police Headquarters as part of a broader crackdown on unlawful mining operations.
Following their apprehension, all suspects were immediately transported to Accra to aid in ongoing investigations.
Authorities have confirmed that the taskforce is intensifying its presence in mining-affected communities, aiming to apprehend more suspects and safeguard nearby forest reserves from further degradation.
The Ghana Police Service has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the national agenda to eradicate illegal mining and protect the country's natural resources.
