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Ted News Ghana Blog of Tuesday, 1 April 2025
Source: TEDDY VAVA GAWUGA
The Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested eleven individuals for engaging in illegal mining along the Bonsa River in the Western Region.
The suspects, comprising seven Ghanaians and four Chinese nationals, were apprehended on March 31, 2025, as part of an ongoing intelligence-led operation to combat illegal mining, commonly known as ‘galamsey’.
Details of the Arrest
The police identified the following individuals among those arrested:
At Bonsa:
Wei Qinwei (Chinese)
Yao Yongji (Chinese)
Nsoh Oto (alias Agologo) (Ghanaian)
Kwadwo George (alias Sergio) (Ghanaian)
Emmanuel Van (alias Atta) (Ghanaian)
At Wassa Agona:
Nuang Shichuan (Chinese)
Huang Xinbao (Chinese)
Douglas Ayambilla (Ghanaian)
Elvis Aborta (Ghanaian)
Michael Tettey Komlorm (Ghanaian)
Ibrahim Dauda (Ghanaian)
Next Steps
All suspects remain in police custody and are set to be arraigned before court in the coming days.
The Ghana Police Service has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling illegal mining and ensuring law and order in the Western Central Region.
The public is encouraged to report suspicious activities related to illegal mining to help authorities in their fight against environmental destruction.