408 The Ghana Police Service has intensified its efforts to combat illegal mining in the country, particularly in the Western Region. In a recent operation, a special police team against illegal mining, led by ACPOL Mr. Eric Asiedu, Head of Police Special Operations, arrested nine suspects found mining along the main road leading to […]
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Ghana Police Crack Down on Galamsey: 47 Arrested in Western Region
423 The Ghana Police Service has intensified its efforts to combat illegal mining, also known as galamsey, in the Western Region. On the fourth day of their operations, the police raided a galamsey site in the Samreboi forest, resulting in the arrest of 21 more individuals involved in illegal mining activities. This brings the total […]
COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno Takes Over as New Inspector General of Police
743 In a surprise move, President John Dramani Mahama has relieved Dr. George Akuffo Dampare of his duties as Inspector-General of Police (IGP), appointing his deputy, Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohunu, as the new IGP . This announcement was made in a press statement issued by the presidency on Thursday, March 13,2025. COP […]