The Western North Regional Police Command has arrested six individuals for engaging in illegal mining activities at Sefwi Mrewa in the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipality.

The suspects are Emmanuel Addae, 20; Boateng Enoch, 26; Kwa Yurimpue, 26; Elvis Dery, 37; Nana Kwabena, 42; and Quansah Albert, 40.

According to a police press statement, the operation followed a request from Koantwi Mining Company Limited to apprehend individuals illegally mining on its concession. A team of 20 police officers, led by the Regional Operations Commander, stormed the site and encountered about 20 miners. Six suspects were subsequently arrested.

The statement added that the suspects were arraigned before the Sekondi High Court, where they were remanded into prison custody. They are scheduled to reappear on October 22, 2025.

The Regional Police Command reiterated its commitment to combating illegal mining and warned that any attacks on security personnel would be met with a swift response.