Anti-galamsey task force intensifies its operations within Aowin Tano and Tano Anwia areas

The Police have announced that the anti-galamsey task force is intensifying operations within the Aowin Tano and Tano Anwia areas near Enchi.

The Police say the focus is on identifying additional persons of interest and protecting the affected forest reserves.

“The Ghana Police Service remains resolute in its support for national efforts to combat illegal mining,” a statement issued on Monday, May 26, said.

The statement further announced that the Special Police Anti-galamsey Taskforce has arrested seventeen suspects in connection with illegal mining activities at Samreboi in the Western Region.

The suspects, comprising seven Chinese nationals and ten (10) Ghanaians, were arrested on 25th May 2025 as part of ongoing anti-galamsey operations in the area.

All seventeen suspects were transported to Accra on the same day to assist with further investigations.

 

The post Anti-galamsey task force intensifies its operations within Aowin Tano and Tano Anwia areas first appeared on 3News.

Read Full Story