Court Grants GH¢350,000 Bail to 14 Suspects in Akyem Muoso Illegal Mining Case
The Koforidua Circuit Court B has granted bail of GH¢350,000 each to 14 individuals arrested for engaging in illegal mining activities, commonly known as "galamsey," at Akyem Muoso in the Eastern Region. The suspects were apprehended during a joint operation by the police and the Minerals Commission aimed at curbing illegal mining in the area. Background of the Case The 14 individuals were arrested on [specific date not provided] during an operation targeting illegal mining activities in the Akyem Muoso community. The operation was part of a broader initiative by the Ghanaian government to combat illegal mining, which has been linked to environmental degradation and pollution of water bodies. Upon their arrest, the suspects were charged with engaging in illegal mining without the requisite licenses, contrary to the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) as amended. They were subsequently […]
