26 suspected illegal miners arrested in Mpohor-Fiase operation
The Mpohor-Fiase District Assembly has stepped up efforts to tackle illegal mining following the arrest of 26 suspected illegal miners during a coordinated security operation in the district.
In a coordinated security operation, 26 suspected illegal miners were arrested in the Mpohor-Fiase District, according to officials. The intelligence-led exercise targeted approximately 10 sites and involved personnel from multiple government agencies including the Ghana Armed Forces, Ghana Police Service, and Ghana Immigration Service.
The operation, led by District Chief Executive Sophia Aubyn, resulted in the seizure of 14 pumping machines, eight motorbikes, and two gallons of fuel. The suspects have been transferred to the Sekondi Central Police Station for further investigation and legal proceedings. District Coordinating Director Alhassan Sullemana assured the taskforce of the Assembly's commitment to providing necessary logistical support.
This operation is part of the district's renewed efforts to support the national campaign against illegal mining, protect the environment, and promote sustainable development.
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