The Enchi District Court has allegedly granted bail to four illegal miners arrested by the Forestry Commission.
Erastus Asare Donkor, an advocate against illegal mining, who shared copies of the court's verdict, stated that the court, in addition to granting bail to the individuals arrested for mining in the Boin Forest Reserve, also directed the Forestry Commission to allow the culprits to evacuate and relocate their confiscated mining equipment, including two excavators, to a location of their choosing. "The complainant being the Forestry Services Division Enchi District, shall forthwith allow the Applicant to evacuate and relocate the Two (2) Lingong Excavator machines and other mining equipment from the Forest Reserve to a place of his choice outside the Reserve," parts of the court documents read.
Also, the court ruled that the evacuation of the mining equipment must be carried out under the supervision of the Enchi District Police Commander and must be completed within three days from the issuance of the order.
The culprits are also required to bear the full cost associated with the evacuation process. "The applicant shall bear the full cost and expenses associated with the evacuation and relocation of the two (2) Excavators and the other equipment in issue.
