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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.