The Upper West Regional Police Command has arrested and arraigned seven individuals accused of engaging in illegal mining along the Black Volta River in the Wa West District.
The suspects, comprising five males and two females, were arrested on Thursday, April 10, 2025, during an operation at Chiantanga near Dorimon.
They have been identified as Sabugu Razak, Ibrahim Zuberu, Alex Amedzake, John Cobblah, Promise Dufe, Angelina Akpese, and Rebecca Tumawu.
During the operation, police seized various equipment and vehicles believed to have been used for illegal mining activities.
These included ten Changfang mining machines, two unregistered tricycles—PNE and Apsonic—four motorbikes, two of which were unregistered, and six student mattresses, suggesting the suspects may have been residing at the site.
In a statement, the Police said the suspects remain in custody as investigations continue, adding that those found culpable will be prosecuted in accordance with the law.
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