
In a significant operation, ten individuals have been apprehended for illegal mining activities within the Boin Forest Reserve, located in Ghana’s Western North Region, specifically in the Aowin Municipality.
The arrests were the result of a joint effort by the Enchi Forest Division and military personnel assigned to protect the country’s natural resources.
The suspects were detained near the forest’s border with Ivory Coast, an area increasingly exploited by illegal miners due to its rich mineral deposits and challenging terrain. Enchi Forest Division Manager, Joe Appiah Frimpong, confirmed the arrests, revealing that the individuals were handed over to the police in Enchi for further investigation and prosecution.
This operation is part of a larger, ongoing initiative to combat unauthorized mining activities that threaten the nation’s forest reserves. Illegal mining continues to pose a grave danger to Ghana’s forests, water bodies, and agricultural lands, with the Boin Forest Reserve being particularly vulnerable in recent years.
Mr. Frimpong issued a strong warning to those involved in similar activities, assuring that the Enchi Forest Division, in partnership with security agencies, is committed to safeguarding Ghana’s environmental resources.