Four foreigners, three Ghanaians arrested in illegal mining raid along Boin River
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) arrested seven individuals during an operation on Saturday, April 11, 2026, along the Boin River in the Aowin District of the Western North Region. The operation, carried out by the NAIMOS Enchi Task Force between 1400 and 1630 hours, targeted illegal mining activities. Officers observed active operations, including the pumping and washing of minerals directly within the river.
During a search of a wooden structure located about 45 metres from the mining site, the team retrieved three pump-action guns and 37 cartridges. They also recovered two excavator control monitors. Structures suspected of supporting the operations were dismantled and set on fire. The four foreign nationals were identified as Lu Weiykng, Zhou Xuanbai, Tan Zhongqiang and Zhu Jiping, while the three Ghanaian suspects were named as David Done, Santos Adaboo and Naya Sampana.
The Ghanaian suspects have since been handed over to the Boinso Police Station for further investigations. Authorities continue efforts to clamp down on illegal mining activities across the country.
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A joint operation has led to the arrest of seven individuals - including foreign nationals and Ghanaians - for alleged illegal mining. The operation took place along the Boin River, raising questions about environmental regulations.
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