Tano south: A joint Police-civilian operation has arrested two illegal miners at Tweapease, a farming community in the Tano South Municipality of the Ahafo Region. Mr Emmanuel Kwame Frimpong, the Tano South Municipal Chief Executive confirmed to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that some concerned youth of Techimantia assisted the Police to arrest the suspects who had been detained.
According to Ghana News Agency, the suspects, whose names are withheld for security reasons, were arrested at an illegal mining site at Tweapease. Mr Frimpong assured the Municipal Security Committee's dedication to stem illegal mining operations, popularly known as 'galamsey,' in the municipality. He emphasized the municipality's commitment to upscale measures to combat illegal mining activities and called for community assistance in this effort.
Mr Frimpong stated, "We will not succumb to the fight against galamsey activities which threaten our water bodies," and he cautioned the youth in the area to resist the temptation of engaging in such activities. He expressed concern over the destruction of large tracts of land and food crops in the municipality, as well as the worsening pollution of water bodies and streams due to illegal mining.
Furthermore, Mr Frimpong commended security operatives in the area for their commitment and efforts in combating the galamsey menace.