15 seized mining excavators released after armed men storm Enchi District Assembly premises
Fifteen excavators seized from illegal mining operations in the Tano Anwia Forest Reserve have reportedly been removed from the Enchi District Assembly yard after armed military personnel stormed the premises and demanded their release.
The seized equipment had remained at the Enchi District Assembly yard as investigations and legal processes continued over the alleged illegal mining activities that caused extensive damage to parts of the forest reserve.
The incident occurred on Friday when a group of armed men believed to be military personnel arrived at the Assembly grounds with 15 low-bed trucks, surrounded the seized equipment and instructed the District Chief Executive (DCE) to release the excavators.
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