By Godwin Owusu Frimpong
Ashanti Regional Police arrested fifteen individuals during an intelligence-led operation targeting illegal mining activities in the Manso Adubia area (Watreso and Preacher Krom). The suspects, aged 21-45, were actively engaged in unlawful operations.
Those arrested 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).
Police recovered mining equipment and weapons including, excavator control boards, automatic pump-action guns, Musler 12 firearms, BB and AA cartridges, water pumping machine, power generators, a vulcanizing machine, and an Apsonic motorbike.
All suspects are in custody and assisting investigations, while the seized items serve as evidence. Calls for a state of emergency concerning mining activities continue amidst environmental concerns.
Godwin Owusu Frimpong
