They were arrested last Friday in the Upper Denkyira West District of the Central Region and Nkasim near Goaso in the Ahafo Region.
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7 Chinese galamsey operators arrested in separate operations
Seven (7) Chinese engaged in illegal mining (Galamsey) have been arrested by the Inter- Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM) in two separate operations.
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The operation led by the head of taskforce, Mr Francis Assibi Abu, also saw the arrest of three Ghanaians, who were supporting the Chinese miners.
The operation followed a tip off by some residents, Mr Assibi Abu explained.
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They have been handed over to the Police at Obuasi in the Ashanti region for action.
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The Chinese are to be processed and sent to the Immigration headquarters in Accra for further action.
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