EPA to probe seizure of over 200 suspected galamsey machines at Tema port

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has announced plans to launch a full-scale investigation into the importation of more than 200 Changfang machines seized at Tema Port, as it intensifies efforts to curb illegal mining activities.


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