Four illegal miners who were mining in the River Mamie in the Wassa Amenfi East Municipality of the Western Region have been arrested.
The suspects were arrested during “Operation No Mercy” to fight illegal mining in the area.
The operation was initiated by the Municipal Chief Executive, Fredrick Korankye with the support of the local taskforce.
The operation also burnt four changfans which were being used for the illegal mining.
The suspects were handed over to the police and would arranged before court today, October 19, 2022.
The MCE, Fredrick Korankye, explained that the move was as result of the President’s meeting with the MMDCEs on the fight against galamsey.
He said the taskforce, made up of chiefs, the assembly, NADMO and other stakeholders, have given themselves two weeks to get rid of illegal miners on the Miamie River in order for the river to be clean.
Mr. Korankye explained that this will not be the end since illegal miners are destroying the water body.
Source: Onuaonline.com|Ghana
