Suspected illegal miners after the arrest
Operation Vanguard Personnel at about 3:30am on Monday morning arrested seven suspected illegal miners in the Amansie Central District.
This was contained in a statement issued to the
Ghana News Agency by Captain Andy Sowatey, Public Relations Officer of
Operation Vanguard.
The statement said the suspects, who were
between the ages of 17 and 36 years, were apprehended in an early dawn
operation at Akatakyieso, a suburb which has gained notoriety for illegal
mining in recent times.
The statement said they have since been handed
over to the Obuasi Central Police Station for further investigations.
It said the operation, which was conducted
between the hours of 2:00am and 5:30am, indicates a change in how these illegal
miners are conducting their activities to avoid Vanguard’s patrol teams.
“The Taskforce has in turn, altered its
operations to match the activities of the galamseyers and ensure maximum
results are achieved.
“These miners are also resorting to the use
of dynamite which is not only posing a safety hazard to themselves but also to
the Vanguard personnel tasked with halting their activities.
“It is important to note that most of these
illegal mining sites are close to towns and villages which support their
activities.
“Traditional leaders and other key
stakeholders are therefore being urged to lead in the fight against illegal
mining which is seriously destroying the environment.
“Operation Vanguard remains resolute in the realization of its mandate and will continue to conduct its operations as such”, the statement said.
GNA
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