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Eleven people have been arrested for illegal mining activities along the Bonsa River in Ghana’s western region.
The suspects, consisting of seven Ghanaians and four Chinese nationals, were apprehended on March 31, 2025, as part of sustained intelligence-led operations aimed at curbing illegal mining.
According to the police, five of the suspects were arrested at a mining site in Bonsa.
The remaining six were captured at Wassa Agona.
All the suspects are currently in police custody and are expected to be arraigned before the court.
The Ghana Police Service has assured the public, particularly residents within the Western Central Region, of its commitment to combating illegal mining and ensuring law and order.
