Eight persons were arrested over the weekend for engaging in illegal mining at Wassa Amenfi District in the Western Region.
The suspects have been identified as Larry Takpo, 19, Daniel Lambo, 18, Mobeh Boah, 32 and Daniel Larry 30 and 20-year-old Kampatib Joseph.
The suspects, which include two minors, were arrested by the anti-illegal mining force, Operation Vanguard
According to reports, the operation led by the Commander of Operation Vanguard (OV), Col Michael Amoah Ayisi, was conducted along the Wassa Akropong, Gyapa, Dadieso on the Tarkwa – Bogoso-Ayanfuri stretch.
Over 85 ‘changfa’ machines and two excavators were seized by the anti-mining task force. The task force also seized one (1) CAT excavator with chassis number 8FK00707 at Gyapa and another CAT excavator with chassis number 6DR01955 at Dadieso and sent them to the Amenfi East District Assembly.
The Wassa Akropong Police is conducting further investigation into the matter.
Source: Ghana | Atinkaonline.com
