The Kwaebibirim Municipal Security Council has arrested three Chinese nationals for engaging in illegal mining activities (Galamsey) along the Birim River at Akyem Abaam, a suburb of Akyem Kade in the Eastern Region.
The council also impounded two excavators, which were being used by the illegal miners.
The anti-galamsey team was led by the Kwaebibirem Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Emmanuel Kofi Nti and the Municipal Police Commander, ASP Barlekor Bernard.
Speaking to the media after the arrest, Emanuel Kofi Nti indicated that the team is on the manhunt for some locals who managed to escape during the swoop.
He, however, cautioned illegal miners operating within forest reserves
and on water bodies in the municipality to immediately pack out, as the team will stop at nothing to get them arrested and prosecuted.
“We have sent the Chinese nationals to the Police Regional Command in Kyebi. I am told they will be arraigned before the court. I have vowed to curb this issue of illegal mining in this municipality. My team, in collaboration with the police, will commence robust monitoring. Once we get you, you will be prosecuted and your equipment seized,” he said.
Source:channelonenewsonline.com
