Eleven arrested over illegal mining on banks of Bonsa River   - Ghana Business News

The Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested eleven people. They are suspected of illegal mining activities along the Bonsa River. This area is in the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality of the Western Region.

The arrests occurred on March 31, 2025. Seven Ghanaians and four Chinese nationals were taken into custody. The police conducted intelligence-led operations against illegal mining.

Five suspects were arrested at a site in Bonsa. Their names are Wei Qinwei, Yao Yongji, Nsoh Oto (alias Agologo), Kwadwo George (alias Sergio), and Emmanuel Van (alias Atta).

The other six suspects were caught in Wassa Agona. They are Nuang Shichuan, Huang Xinbao, Douglas Ayambilla, Elvis Aborta, Michael Tettey Komlorm, and Ibrahim Dauda.

All suspects are currently in custody. They will be arraigned to face justice soon.

The police assured the public of their commitment to fighting crime. They aim to ensure security and law and order in the country.