Galamsey: 4 Chinese Arrested at Adansi Asokwa

Four illegal miners have been arrested in connection with illegal mining activities at Atatam in the Adansi Asokwa District in the Ashanti Region.

They were arrested in an operation conducted along targeted illegal mining sites along the Subin River and Jimi River- both of which serve as crucial sources of drinking water for adjoining communities.

According to a police statement, the Ashanti South Regional Police Command and the Minerals Development Fund (MDF) led by Dr Hanna Bisiw, Chief Executive Officer, spearheaded the operation.

The suspects have been identified as Li Quan (44), Lu Jianzheng (36), Li Xuyu (47), and Su Shanxing (63).

“All four (4) suspects are currently in police custody assisting investigations.”

Meanwhile, seven excavators and four pump-action guns were also retrieved from the illegal mining site.

Source: https://opemsuo.com/author/hajara-fuseini/