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General News of Friday, 21 March 2025

    

Source: www.ghanawebbers.com

W/R: 12 illegal miners, including three Chinese arrested in Tano Anwia Forest Reserve

Twelve illegal miners, including three Chinese nationals, have been arrested in the Tano Anwia Forest Reserve in Ghana's Western Region. The operation was conducted by the Western Regional Police Command as part of a larger initiative to combat illegal mining activities, which have led to significant environmental degradation and loss of natural resources. During the police raid, authorities confiscated various mining equipment and implements used by the miners.

The operation is part of ongoing efforts by law enforcement to tackle the challenges posed by illegal mining, which has become a pressing issue in many forest reserves across Ghana. The arrests serve as a warning to those involved in such activities and highlight the government's commitment to enforcing laws that protect natural resources and preserve the environment for future generations. The police have urged citizens to report any suspicious activities related to illegal mining to help safeguard these vital ecosystems.