More than 40 illegal miners evaded capture by swimming across the Birim River as a task force launched an operation against illegal mining, commonly referred to as galamsey, in the Atewa Forest.

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The task force successfully apprehended one Togolese national and destroyed 20 changfans utilized by the miners.

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Citi FM shared this update on its official Facebook page on Friday, October 4, 2024.

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The post stated, "Over 40 illegal miners escape arrest after swimming across the Birim River Over 40 illegal miners escaped arrest after swimming across the Birim River as a taskforce burned 20 chanfans polluting the river in Atewa West.

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"One Togolese national was arrested, and mining equipment was seized. The Ghana National Association of Small Scale Miners urges public help to locate illegal miners."

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The actions of illegal miners are raising significant alarm, prompting numerous individuals, groups, and organizations to call for urgent government action to address the issue.

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