The Central Regional Police Command has arrested seven individuals for engaging in illegal mining activities at Abora in the Upper Denkyira West District.
The suspects—Latif Abdul Gyimah (55), Mohammed Bello (44), George Azu (52), Kingsley Owusu (23), Sampson Afadzi (45), Simon Atakpo (21), and Andrews Otto (26)—were apprehended during an intelligence-led operation carried out at the mining site.
During the operation, the police retrieved a number of items, including one single-barrel shotgun, two pump-action shotguns (Mossberg 500A12GA) with serial numbers T069032 and T075882, and 26 live cartridges.
Other seized equipment included two excavators, two Hyundai excavator monitors, three unregistered motorbikes, one unregistered Haojin tricycle, and a newly installed water pump.
The police have indicated that efforts are underway to retrieve additional excavators from the site.
All suspects are currently in police custody assisting with investigations, while the retrieved items have been secured as evidence.
