A coordinated security operation led by the Western Regional Security Council has resulted in the arrest of 56 illegal miners (galamseyers) at Kadadwen in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality.

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The raid, carried out on Thursday, March 13, involved personnel from the Second Infantry Battalion, the Police, and the Western Naval Command.

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The arrests were made across seven illegal mining sites, with the suspects consisting of 47 men and 9 women.

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They have been transferred to the Western Regional Police Command for further processing.

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Beyond the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality, the security forces extended their crackdown to the Ahanta West Municipality and the Mpohor District, intensifying efforts to curb illegal mining activities.

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Brigadier General Musa Whajah, the Western Regional National Security Liaison Officer, led the operation and emphasized its significance in tackling environmental destruction.

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Speaking to Channel One TV, he highlighted that the ongoing fight against illegal mining aligns with President Mahama’s commitment to eradicating galamsey and restoring the nation’s water bodies.

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