The police confirmed that 17 of the suspects are Burkinabe nationals, while 21 are Ghanaians. Among those arrested, nine are juveniles aged between 13 and 17 years. According to the report, water-pumping machines, power plants, water hoses, and makeshift shelters seized from the site were destroyed by authorities. He noted that while enforcement against low-level operators continues, his administration will now prioritise tracking and prosecuting the financial backers behind galamsey. “Illegal mining continues to pose a grave threat to our environment, water bodies, public health, and national security.

Source: GhanaWeb February 28, 2026 09:24 UTC