Ashanti Authorities demand return of helicopter crash site items

The Ashanti Regional Co-ordinating Council (ARCC) has urged residents to return items taken from the site of Wednesday’s fatal helicopter crash in the region.

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According to the ARCC, intelligence reports suggest that some people who arrived early at the crash scene on 6 August 2025 removed parts of the aircraft and other belongings. The Council is warning that anyone in possession of such items, no matter how small — including metal pieces, screws, boards or other components — must hand them back immediately.

Items can be returned to a Unit Committee, Assembly Member, Municipal or District Chief Executive, or to any member of the investigating team at the site.

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To encourage compliance, the ARCC is offering a cash reward for the voluntary return of any recovered parts before the deadline of Monday, 11 August 2025.

Ashanti Regional Minister Dr Frank Amoakohene warned that those who fail to return the items will be deemed criminals and face prosecution.

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“The general public is hereby notified,” the Minister stated, stressing that the law will take its full course against offenders.

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