The Western Central Regional Police Command as part of sustained anti-galamsey operations in the region on May 19, 2025, successfully disabled over 120 changfang machines and arrested 13 suspects for illegal mining activities at Wassa Gyapa in the Western Region.
The suspects include Nana Ampadu, Stephen Tetteh, Yaw Dalame, Samuel Amoah, Kwame Oppong, Francis Oduom, Owusu Asare, Atta Kwame, Apiyanga Emmanuel, Kojo Montanakito, Maxwell Owusu, Obofo Vincent, and Soogal Fataw.
6 motorbikes were retrieved from the site in addition to over 120 Chanfang machines that were disabled.
The suspects will be arraigned before the Tarkwa Circuit Court today, Tuesday, 20th May 2025.
