Four Chinese miners arrested, guns seized – but the boss got away. Ghana’s crackdown on illegal mining just took a dramatic turn.
nanadwumor
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4 Chinese miners arrested, remanded
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5th suspect (Lee) wanted
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Guns, excavators seized in raid
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Suspects confessed; hunt for Lee continues
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Four Chinese nationals accused of illegal mining have been ordered by the Bekwai Circuit Court to remain in custody for two weeks.
The group includes:
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Two miners: Li Quan (44) and Lu Jianzhong (36)
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A mechanic, Li Xueyu (47)
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Their cook, Su Shanxiang (63)
Police prosecutor ASP Lloyd Baidoo confirmed a fifth suspect, known only as “Lee,” remains on the run.
The arrested suspects face three charges:
- Planning to mine illegally (conspiracy)
- Actual illegal mining
- Having guns and bullets without permission
Police arrested the suspects during a raid on July 27, 2025, at Old Atatam in Adansi Asokwa District. They were allegedly mining illegally near the Subin and Jimi Rivers.
The operation was conducted by:
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Dr. Hanna Louisa Bisiw-Kotei (CEO of Minerals Development Fund) and her team
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Officers from the Ashanti South Regional Police Command
Police reported catching the suspects in the act of illegal mining during the raid. Officers recovered:
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4 semi-automatic pump-action guns
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20 live BB cartridges
At the mining site, authorities found:
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11 excavators
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4 of which had been partially dismantled (apparently to disable them)
Police transported seven excavators to their regional headquarters for impoundment.
In their official statements, the arrested suspects:
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Confessed to the illegal mining activities
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Identified the fugitive “Lee” as their employer
Authorities confirmed:
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Active efforts to arrest the remaining suspect
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Investigations are continuing
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