The Western Central Regional Police Command has intensified its fight against illegal mining (galamsey), arresting 17 individuals in two separate operations conducted on June 24, 2025, at Adamaso and Wassa Mamieso.
In the Adamaso operation, twelve suspects were apprehended. They are: Abraham Antwi (26), Jeremiah Adusei (37), Eric Martey (41), George Amoah (45), Misasa Jonas (25), Larry Ndaaso (42), Ezekiel Dome (22), Bismark Adu (19), Alex Sabla (34), Godfrey Acheampong (29), Ebenezer Mensah (21), and Emmanuel Appiah (25). Police also seized five (5) pumping machines believed to be used in the illegal mining activities.
Later the same day, an intelligence-led operation at the Mamie River in Wassa Mamieso led to the arrest of five more suspects: Junior Simon (21), Stephen Tetteh (30), Samuel Kwarteng (19), Matthew Wofatey (20), and Seidu Ayigbe (30). During this raid, officers confiscated a “Sunny Excavator 215 Control Board.”
All 17 suspects are currently in police custody, assisting with investigations. The seized items have been retained by the police as evidence.
The Western Central Regional Police Command reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to curbing illegal mining and safeguarding the region’s natural resources.
