12 excavators, 20 changfans seized in latest anti-galamsey operation – Lands Ministry
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has stated that it has made significant progress this week in the fight against illegal mining, through joint operations carried out by the Blue Water Guards and National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS).
According to the ministry, the two units have successfully confiscated more than 12 excavators and several changfan machines, particularly in the Eastern and Western Regions, where illegal mining was taking place in water bodies and forest reserves.
Speaking to the media to review the week’s operations on Friday, October 17, the Director of Communications at the ministry, Ama Mawusi, emphasised that the ministry remains committed to eradicating illegal mining across the country.
“For excavators, we got about 12 of them, we picked about 5 motorbikes, 4 excavator batteries, some computer monitors, 2 heavy-duty water pumps, several fuel drums, and multiple makeshift structures.
“Others include: 24 pumping machines, 20 changfans, other tools, a couple of which were all found and destroyed. Basically, this is the activity the team undertook in the course of the week,” she said.
