Eight people arrested for mining in forest reserve

Five Chinese nationals and three Ghanaians have been arrested by the Forestry Commission in the Amansie Central District of Ashanti for illegal mining in the Apamprama forest reserve. 

In an interview with Radio Ghana, an Executive Director of the Forestry Commission, Raphael Yeboah said the eight individuals who are currently in Police custody will soon be processed for Court. 

He said the Commission will leave no stone unturned in protecting the reserve which remains rich in gold deposits. 

GBC