The Eastern Regional Police Command has arrested Sixteen persons in connection with a shooting incident at Asaman Tamfoe in the Eastern Region during the anti-galamsey operation.
The incident occurred between some persons believed to be illegal miners and the Okyeman anti-galamsey taskforce on 29th September 2022.
Police retrieved one pump action gun, two excavators, two water pumps and a battery.
Some of the illegal miners blocked the road to prevent the task force from moving out of the community with the excavator and other equipment seized.
The violent resistance led to the firing of warning shots as the rampaging youth hurl stones and other dangerous implements.
Some vehicles were smashed whiles some persons including the Chief of Kyebi Apapam sustained injury.
After being discharged from the hospital, Osabarima Apagya Ofori IV told the media that, the illegal miners in the community have resisted and attacked the Okyeman Environmental task force after many attempts.
He decided to collaborate with the Police to clamp down on them to protect the environment from the scourge of Galamsey.
Meanwhile, the suspects are being prepared for prosecution.
Source: Mybrytnewsroom.com/Obed Ansah
