Dubai Police take action against 18 suspects accused of dumping harmful waste
Dubai Police have taken legal action against 18 suspects accused of dumping harmful waste such as sewage and petrochemical materials at unauthorised sites. The force's Environmental Crimes Section, working with Dubai Municipality and the Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority, carried out the enforcement in the first half of 2026. Authorities uncovered the offences during regular checks…
A bloody shootout erupted at an illegal mining site in Behenase, located near Awiregya in the Kwahu West Municipality. Two individuals were shot and are receiving medical care at Holy Family Hospital in Nkawkaw. A third victim suffered severe injuries to the genital area and is also being treated. The motive behind the attack remains unknown, but the incident has reignited fears over the violence and insecurity that often accompany illegal mining.
Assembly Member Sampson Tenkoang has implored National Security and other law enforcement bodies to ramp up their efforts to eradicate illegal mining in the region. He emphasized that this is not the first such occurrence. Family members of the injured are demanding justice and are urging authorities to apprehend and prosecute the perpetrators.
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