Fifteen individuals have been arrested by the Ashanti Regional Police Command in connection with illegal mining operations at Watreso and Preacher Krom, near Manso Adubia.
The arrests were made during a special intelligence-led operation, which targeted unauthorized mining activities in the area. Those apprehended include: Tahiru Ibrahim (24), Shaibu Idrissu (23), Boateng Emmanuel (27), Jamon Kwaku Samuel (21), Yaro Patrick (29), Kofi Boakye (21), Gubong Mathew (45), Fatawu Zackari Seidu (26), Abdul Malik Seidu (22), Dauda Tahiru (23), Sampson Grace (21), Boolangkpuo Freda (24), Arima Hagar (26), Kwarteng Vasco (30), and Kwame Adutwum (24).
A number of items believed to have been used in the illegal operations were seized at the scene. These include two excavator control boards, two automatic pump-action guns, two Musler 12 firearms, fifty-nine BB cartridges, three AA cartridges, a water pumping machine, two power generators, a vulcanizing machine, and an Apsonic motorbike.
All suspects are currently in police custody and are assisting with ongoing investigations. The confiscated items have also been secured for further examination.
Story By: Afia Ohenewaa Akyerem