{
  "id": 14731525,
  "title": "15 arrested for illegal sand winning on Accra-Kumasi Expressway corridor",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/15-arrested-for-illegal-sand-winning-on-accra-kumasi-expressway",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T15:32:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/15-arrested-for-illegal-sand-winning-on-accra-kumasi-expressway-corridor/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Fifteen individuals have been apprehended by National Security agents for engaging in illegal sand extraction along the newly cleared section of the Accra-Kumasi Expressway, according to reports from Ghanaian Times. The arrests occurred on Wednesday following a tip-off from an informant, who informed authorities of unlicensed sand-winning activities on parts of the proposed expressway corridor. Investigations began after reports surfaced that individuals were undertaking unauthorized sand extraction along the expressway route. At Sewuah, in the Ashanti Region, illicit sand-winning operations had already caused damage to portions of the cleared right-of-way, potentially jeopardizing the preparatory works for the expressway's construction. The suspects were apprehended at their location within the Ashanti Region. While arrests have been made, there remains a concern over the measures needed to prevent additional destruction of the corridor and to safeguard the investment made in clearing and securing the right-of-way prior to the main construction phase. National Security is set to turn over the suspects to the relevant authorities for further investigation and potential prosecution. In addition, surveillance along the expressway corridor has been stepped up to deter further illegal activities.",
  "summary": "Fifteen persons have been arrested by National Security operatives for allegedly engaging in illegal sand winning on the newly cleared right-of-way for the proposed Accra-Kumasi Expressway. The arrests were made on Wednesday following a tip-off from a whistleblower, after reports that unscrupulous persons had commenced sand winning activities along sections of the corridor. At Sewuah … The post…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "National Security vows to arrest ‘kingpins’ behind illegal sand winning along Accra – Kumasi Expressway",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/national-security-vows-to-arrest-kingpins-behind-illegal-sand-winning",
        "published": "2026-10-15T13:10:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}