W/R: 7 Ghanaians, 4 Chinese Arrested for Mining Along River Bonsa

The police have arrested 11 illegal miners for allegedly mining along the Bonsa River bank in the Western Region.

The suspects encompass seven Ghanaians and four Chinese, the police confirmed in a statement.

They were nabbed on March 31, 2025, through sustained intelligence-led operations against illegal mining.

Five (5) of the suspects have been identified as Wei Qinwei, Yao Yongji, Nsoh Oto, Kwadwo George, and Emmanuel Van, who were arrested at a site in Bonsa. In contrast, the remaining 6 suspects, Nuang Shichuan, Huang Xinbao, Douglas Ayambilla, Elvis Aborta, Michael Tettey Komlorm and Ibrahim Dauda were arrested at Wassa Agona.

“All the suspects are in custody and will be put before the court to face justice.”
The police also reiterated its commitment to fighting crime and ensuring security law and order in the country.

Source: opemsuo.com/Hajara Fuseini