Police Arrest 17 Suspects In Samreboi Anti-Galamsey Operation

The Special Police Anti-Galamsey Taskforce from the National Police Headquarters has arrested seventeen (17) suspects in connection with illegal mining activities at Samreboi in the Western Region. The suspects, comprising seven (7) Chinese nationals and ten (10) Ghanaians, were arrested on May 25, 2025 as part of ongoing anti-galamsey operations in the area.

All seventeen (17) suspects have been transported to Accra to assist with further investigations. Meanwhile, the anti-galamsey task force is intensifying operations within affected communities focusing on identifying additional persons of interest and protecting the affected forest reserves. Meanwhile, the Ghana Police Service said it remains resolute in supporting national efforts to combat illegal mining.