23 h. ago Galamsey Clampdown: Ankobra River patrol records success, over 150 changfangs destroyed

The Western Regional National Security Liaison Officer, Brigadier General Musah Whajah (Rtd.), has reported a significant reduction in illegal mining activities (galamsey) along the Ankobra River, particularly in the Gwira area. This follows a successful joint security operation, during which over 150 Changfang machines were destroyed, alongside the dismantling of makeshift camps and the seizure […]

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4 d. ago Galamsey: Prestea Blue Water Guards destroy 8 chanfang machines, seize 8 pumping machines

Blue Water Guards at Prestea have launched a successful anti-galamsey operation near the Ankobra River in the Western Region.

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8 d. ago NACOC and FDA raid Offinso hideout to shut illegal cannabis liqueur factory

A secret cannabis-infused liqueur factory has been shut down by the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) and the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in a joint operation at Ntiribuoho in the Offinso Municipality, Ashanti Region.

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2 w. ago Western Region police arrest 44 suspects in major ‘galamsey’ raid

Police have apprehended 44 suspects related to illegal mining (galamsey) during a series of planned, intelligence-driven raids in the Western Region. This crackdown is part of the ongoing efforts by the Western Regional Police Command to tackle the rampant issue of galamsey, which poses a serious threat to the region’s environment and natural resources. The […]

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3 w. ago Police launch raid on illegal miners in Asenanyo Forest Reserve

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has ordered a targeted operation against illegal miners operating in the Asenanyo Forest Reserve.

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last month IGP orders major raids on illegal mining sites along River Ankobra: 61 arrested

The Inspector-General of Police this week ordered major raids on illegal mining operations in and around the River Ankobra in the Western and Western Central regions, leading to the arrest of a total of 61 illegal miners. Several changfan machines were destroyed, while six excavator machine monitors, two excavator batteries, and 32 gallons of fuel were seized.

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