The Western Regional Police Command has arrested 27 individuals in an intelligence-led operation targeting illegal mining commonly known as galamsey at Wassa Amanten.
A statement released by the police explained that the operation focused on multiple sites.
During the operation, a tricycle, an unregistered Boxer motorbike, and several water pumping machines were seized.
A changfan machine discovered at the scene was also destroyed on-site as part of efforts to dismantle illegal mining infrastructure.
Currently, all the suspects are in police custody assisting with investigations, while the seized equipment has been retained as evidence.
Below is the Police statement:
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