The Special Anti-Galamsey Operations Team conducted an intelligence-led special operation targeting illegal mining activities in Apremadi, a community at Amansie South in the Ashanti Region.
Eight (8) persons were arrested while actively engaging in illegal mining activities. The suspects have been identified as: Karim Issaka (38), Samuel Dugah (35), Seidu Karim (35), Issaka Azitarigah (24), Boadu Desmond, (29), James Kabutey (21), Bashiru Idrissu (19) and Collins Amoako (24).
Three (3) excavator monitors, four (4) excavator control boards, and three (3) excavator gear levers were retrieved, and efforts are underway to convey the excavators from the mining site.
All eight (8) suspects are currently in police custody assisting with the investigation, while the seized exhibit has been retained.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com
