The Police Anti-galamsey Taskforce from the National Police Headquarters has arrested 17 suspects for illegal mining at Samreboi in the Western Region.
The suspects, comprising seven Chinese nationals and ten Ghanaians, were arrested on Sunday, May 25, 2025, as part of ongoing anti-galamsey operations in the area.

A police statement copied to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) confirmed that all 17 suspects were transported to Accra the same day to assist with investigations.
it said the anti-galamsey task force was stepping up efforts in impacted communities to identify more individuals linked to illegal mining and safeguard the threatened forest reserves.
“The Ghana Police Service remains resolute in its support for national efforts to combat illegal mining,” the statement said.