An illegal mining task force stormed the Subri River Forest Reserve in the Western Region to arrest about 2,000 illegal miners, following intelligence reports about ongoing operations in the forest.
However, to their surprise, they discovered a sprawling community of about 10,000 residents, including nationals from nearly every country in the West African sub-region.
One of the soldiers, speaking to the media in a video shared on X by JoyNews on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, expressed shock at the number of people living in the forest and the extent of illegal activities taking place.
He revealed that the community had been set up by illegal miners to facilitate their operations and said they found evidence of child prostitution, human trafficking, and money laundering, among other crimes. "So, we are here in Abrewa Ne Nkran, a section of the Subri River Forest Reserve… and this place is an eyesore.
