Two excavators were seized and immobilised, along with a Toyota Hilux and a Toyota Land Cruiser used by the miners Read more
During the NAIMOS raids, several metallic gold trapping platforms used by the illegal miners were pulled down while three (3) heavy duty water pumping machines were destroyed to incapacitate... Read more
The operation, which spanned nearly 10 kilometres from Gwira Eshiam to Anyinase, uncovered massive illegal mining activities, particularly at “Cocoa Ase” in Gwira Banso where miners were dre... Read more
The police moved in to stop the fuel tanker, which was offloading fuel into gallons in the area—raising serious safety and security concerns especially funerals ongoing in the area. Read more
The government is taking steps to regulate unapproved task forces operating under the guise of combating illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. This move follows growing concerns from t... Read more
During the operation, fifteen suspects actively engaging in illegal mining activities were arrested Read more
Although no operators were found at the scene, the team retrieved one (1) single-barrel shotgun loaded with a cartridge and three (3) water pumping machines. Read more
Addressing the media, the Central North Regional Police Commander, DCOP Abraham Acquaye, said the operation formed part of the IGP, Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno’s, intensified nationwide camp... Read more
The crackdown, which underscores the government’s unwavering commitment to eradicating galamsey, led to the seizure of 12 excavators, the arrest of five suspects—including a Chinese national... Read more
The operations were carried out at Huniso, Wassa-Dadieso and Wassa-Gyapa in the Western Region; Akrokerri in the Ashanti Region; Dunkwa-On-Offin and Diaso in the Central Region; and the Awin... Read more
The incidents have reportedly involved brutal treatment of victims, sparking concerns among local farmers and residents over the disputed land seizure Read more
The accused persons were arraigned before the Koforidua Circuit Court B on 16th May, 2025 and where each of them was granted bail in the sum of GHC350,000.00 with two sureties, one of whom i... Read more
The Miner allegedly operates with armed landgaurds mostly at night Read more
Others are believed to be trapped in the pit as rescue efforts to retrieve the illegal miners continue Read more
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