Authorities have apprehended 49 individuals suspected of illegal mining activities following a dawn operation on Thursday, April 30, 2026. The arrests took place at Adiewoso in the Ahanta West Municipality of the Western Region.
The operation was reportedly a direct response to a prior armed ambush, underscoring the volatile nature of illegal mining in the area. Further details regarding the circumstances of the ambush and the identities of the arrested individuals are expected as investigations continue.