The Ghana Police Service has arrested eight persons for allegedly engaging in illegal mining activities at the Amomaso Forest in Berekum West District in the Bono Region.

According to a press release issued by the Bono Regional Police Command on May 24, 2026, the suspects were arrested following a distress call received by the Police on May 20, 2026, at about 4:00 p.m.

The statement explained that the Berekum District Patrol team quickly responded to the scene after receiving reports that some individuals had been apprehended by residents for engaging in illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.

Upon arrival, the Police met some youth of the community who had already arrested the suspects and handed them over to the authorities.

Below is the full statement

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