The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operation Secretariat (NAIMOS), has conducted a successful raid of a mining site in the Bole district, arresting several individuals including foreigners suspected of engaging in illegal mining (galamsey) activities.
The NAIMOS in a statement said the operation was part of the government’s ongoing efforts to crack down on galamsey and protect the country’s water bodies and forest reserves.
It said the operation resulted in the seizure of various mining equipment, including excavators and pump-action guns.
The statement noted that the Government had reiterated its commitment to combating illegal mining, with the Ghana Armed Forces and the Ghana Police Service stepping up operations in various command centres.
“These efforts aim to safeguard the country’s natural resources and protect the environment,” the statement said.
It said the NAIMOS operation in the Bole district serves as a warning to those engaging in illegal mining activities, that government would continue to crackdown on galamsey.
