The Wenchi Traditional Council’s task force arrested five suspected illegal miners, including a Chinese national, on January 14, 2025, at Atuna in the Bono Region. The operation, led by Osagyefo Ampem Anye Amoampong Tabrako III, also seized four excavators, two washing machines, and two private Ford vehicles. The suspects and equipment were handed over to the Wenchi Divisional Police Command.
Mr. Reindorf Oware, Special Aide to the Paramount Chief, emphasized the need for swift investigations and urged the police to ensure the suspects reclaim the degraded land. The Wenchi Council remains committed to combating illegal mining in the region.
