The Kwaebibirem Municipal Security Council has arrested three Chinese nationals for engaging in illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, along the Birim River at Akyem Abaam, a suburb of Akyem Kade in the Eastern Region.
During the operation, the anti-galamsey task force, led by the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) Emmanuel Kofi Nti and the Municipal Police Commander, ASP Barlekor Bernard, also impounded two excavators being used by the illegal miners.
Briefing the media, Mr. Nti revealed that some local accomplices managed to escape during the swoop and are currently being pursued by security officials.
He warned that the Council will not relent in its fight against illegal mining, particularly in forest reserves and water bodies.
“We are cautioning all illegal miners operating within the municipality to immediately pack out. The team will stop at nothing to get offenders arrested and prosecuted,” the MCE stressed.
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