Divisional Police Commander, Chief Superintendent Samuel Yankey said the suspects were arrested upon a tipoff.

The suspects were picked up at a ‘galamsey’ site while operating their illegal business in an underground pit at Gomoa Oguaakrom.

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Their names were given as Moses Dawda, Isaac Mensah, Kwesi Mensah, Isaac Boateng, John Dompo, Kwesi Takyi, Stephen Arhin, Kweku Gyasi, Yaw Kumi, and Fatao Ibrahim.

The suspects are aged between 14 and 59.

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Police retrieved from the mining site machines popularly called “shanfa” as well as sacks loaded with stones.

“We set the place ablaze after arresting them,” he said.

They are currently in police custody waiting to be processed for court.