Nine Blue Water Guards personnel have been arrested. They are suspected of taking bribes.
The individuals allegedly claimed to be officials from the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat NAIMOS. This allowed them to extort money from the public.
The arrests took place on Friday, August 21. This followed reports of their alleged actions.
An internal notice confirmed the detentions. The notice was issued to Blue Water Guards staff.
The Ghana Police Service is investigating the matter. Further details are expected.
This incident highlights concerns about impersonation and corruption.