A senior police officer holding the rank of Chief Inspector has been taken into custody for his alleged role in facilitating illegal mining activities. According to a report by 3News, the officer is suspected of accepting financial inducements to provide security for miners operating without legal permits. The arrest follows an intelligence led operation targeting internal corruption within the Ghana Police Service regarding the protection of galamsey sites.
The investigation focuses on activities within the Eastern Region where unregulated mining has caused significant environmental damage. Citi Newsroom reports that the police administration has intensified its monitoring of personnel deployed to mining areas to ensure compliance with professional standards. The identity of the officer has been withheld pending formal charges and further interrogation by the Criminal Investigation Department.
Sources from the Ghana Police Service indicate that the suspect allegedly deployed subordinate officers to guard mining equipment and sites under the guise of official duties. GhanaWeb reports that some of these activities occurred during late night shifts to avoid detection by regional task forces. The service has reiterated its commitment to rooting out officers who compromise national efforts against illegal mining.
The suspect remains in police custody while investigators scrutinize his financial records and communication logs. No formal court date has been announced yet. According to Adom Online, the police administration is expected to issue a comprehensive statement once preliminary findings are concluded to brief the public on the disciplinary actions taken against the Chief Inspector.