Forestry Commission arrests galamseyer in Pra-Anum Forest Reserve

A swift and tactical move by forestry guards of the Forestry Commission at Akyem Oda in the Birim Central Municipality of the Eastern Region has led to the arrest of an illegal miner operating within the Pra-Anum Forest Reserve.

 

The illegal miner, identified as Ahmed Nuhu, and other members of the illegal mining gang, currently at large, was arrested following an intelligence report about the illegal mining activities in the forest reserve, which lies close to the Asante Akyem area, along the Pra River.

 

Two excavators among other mining tools were confiscated during the operation, led by the Assistant District Manager, Mr. Richmond Amo-Adjei.

The suspect has since been handed over to the Dwaso Police for further investigations, aimed at apprehending the remaining culprits.

 

In an interview, Mr. Amo-Adjei warned illegal miners to stay away from the Pra-Anum Forest Reserve, stressing that it is a protected area and any unlawful entry for mining or other destructive activities would not be tolerated.

He also urged residents in nearby communities to report any suspicious activity within the forest to the Forestry Commission to help preserve the natural environment, whilst the Commission intensify patrols in the area to clamp down on illegal mining activities.

 

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