A joint large-scale operation conducted on Thursday by the and the Forestry Commission at six illegal mining sites near Samreboi in the Western North Region has led to the arrest of 26 individuals involved in illegal mining activities, locally known as galamsey.
According to police sources, the sites are allegedly linked to Akonta Mining, a company reportedly owned by Bernard Antwi Boasiako, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the (NPP).
The raid resulted in the arrest of 26 individuals, including six Chinese nationals, two Koreans, and 18 Ghanaians.
Additionally, 18 excavators used in the illegal mining operations were seized and placed in police custody.
