In an intelligence-led operation in the Upper Wassaw Forest Reserve in the Bibiani Forest District, the Rapid Response Team (RRT) of the Forestry Commission has arrested individuals involved in illegal mining in an area called Amenase in the forest.
The arrests took place on May 17, 2025, at about 1 PM.
Initially, when the RRT arrived at the site, the illegal miners (galamseyers) fled.
They left behind an excavator with chassis number 1148/8137457-00 and model number SE 2151-KLC, which was seized by the authorities.
