Five Arrested for Illegal Mining in Central Region, Including Three Chinese Nationals
Security forces in the Central Region have apprehended five individuals, including three Chinese nationals, for engaging in illegal mining operations. Authorities say the arrests mark a significant step in the ongoing fight against ‘galamsey’.
Central Region, Ghana – A joint task force made up of police and national security personnel has arrested five individuals, including three Chinese nationals, for their alleged involvement in illegal mining activities in the Central Region.
The suspects were apprehended during a targeted operation following a tip-off from local residents who expressed growing concern over the environmental destruction caused by unregulated mining in the area.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the group had been operating in a forest reserve without the required licenses or environmental clearance. Heavy machinery, excavators, and other mining tools were seized at the scene.
A senior police official involved in the operation confirmed the arrests, saying, “We are committed to flushing out illegal miners who continue to degrade our land and water bodies. No one is above the law—foreigners and locals alike will face justice.”
Environmental activists have praised the swift action, while also calling for stricter enforcement of mining regulations and better monitoring of foreign involvement in small-scale mining.
The arrested suspects have been remanded into custody as investigations continue, and they are expected to face charges ranging from illegal mining to immigration violations.
✅ Conclusion:
This latest crackdown is part of Ghana’s broader national effort to combat illegal mining, especially by foreign nationals. Authorities have pledged to intensify operations in hotspot areas while promoting legal, sustainable mining practices.
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