The Special Police Anti-Galamsey Taskforce from the National Police Headquarters has arrested seventeen (17) suspects in connection with illegal mining activities, commonly referred to as galamsey, at Samreboi in the Western Region.
This update was shared in a series of posts on the X page of the Ghana Police Service on Monday, May 26, 2025.
“The Special Police Anti-Galamsey Taskforce from the National Police Headquarters has arrested seventeen (17) suspects in connection with illegal mining activities at Samreboi in the Western Region,” the statement read.
The suspects, comprising seven (7) Chinese nationals and ten (10) Ghanaians, were arrested on May 25, 2025, as part of ongoing anti-galamsey operations in the area.
All 17 suspects were subsequently transported to Accra on the same day to assist with further investigations.
Meanwhile, the Anti-Galamsey Taskforce is intensifying operations within affected communities, focusing on identifying additional persons of interest and protecting the surrounding forest reserves.
The Ghana Police Service reaffirmed its commitment to supporting efforts to combat galamsey.
“The Ghana Police Service remains resolute in its support for national efforts to combat illegal mining,” it added.
Read the post below:
POLICE ARREST 17 SUSPECTS IN SAMREBOI ANTI-GALAMSEY OPERATION
— Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) May 26, 2025
The Special Police Anti-galamsey Taskforce from the National Police Headquarters has arrested seventeen (17) suspects in connection with illegal mining activities at Samreboi in the Western Region. pic.twitter.com/pb9HGIY2H0
The suspects, comprising seven (7) Chinese nationals and ten (10) Ghanaians, were arrested on 25th May 2025 as part of ongoing anti-galamsey operations in the area.
— Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) May 26, 2025
All seventeen (17) suspects were transported to Accra on the same day to assist with further investigations.
The Ghana Police Service remains resolute in its support for national efforts to combat illegal mining.
— Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) May 26, 2025
JKB/MA
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