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IGP Orders Galamsey Raids: 38 Arrested Across Western, Ashanti, And Central Regions

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has launched a nationwide operation targeting illegal mining activities—commonly referred to as galamsey. The crackdown has so far resulted in the arrest of 38 suspects from hotspot areas in the Western, Ashanti, and Central Regions. The operations, which began earlier this week, focused on towns notorious […]

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Anti-Galamsey Taskforce Intensifies Operations In Aowin Tano And Tano Anwia Areas

The Ghana Police Service has intensified its crackdown on illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey, in the Aowin Tano and Tano Anwia areas near Enchi in the Western Region. In a statement released on Monday, May 26, 2025, the Police announced that the Special Anti-Galamsey Taskforce is focused on identifying more individuals involved in

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Western Region: 453 Blue Water Guards Deployed To Fight Illegal Mining

The Minerals Commission has started deploying 453 Blue Water Guards across seven districts in the Western Region. The goal is to protect rivers and streams from pollution caused by illegal small-scale mining. These guards are part of a national plan to train and deploy 2,000 Blue Water Guards across Ghana. All 453 guards completed their

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