The Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested eleven suspects for illegal mining activities along the Bonsa River bank in the Western Region.

The suspects, comprising seven Ghanaians and four Chinese, were arrested on 31st March through sustained intelligence-led operations against illegal mining activities.

Five of the suspects, Wei Qinwei, Yao Yongji, Nsoh Oto Agologo, Kwadwo George Sergio, Emmanuel Van Atta, were arrested at a site in Bonsa, while the remaining 6 suspects, Nuang Shichuan, Huang Xinbao, Douglas Ayambilla, Elvis Aborta, Michael Tettey Komlorm and Ibrahim Dauda were arrested at Wassa Agona.

All the suspects are in custody and will be put before the court to face justice.

The Police Service has assured the general public, especially communities within the Western Central Regional Police Command, that it remains committed to fighting crime and ensuring security law and order in the country.