An alleged group of small-scale miners has posted a video showing themselves uprooting cocoa plants to make way for their illegal mining operations.

In the footage the that the financial returns from cocoa farming are insufficient compared to the potential profits from galamsey activities.

They argue that their actions are driven by economic necessity, as the cocoa industry no longer offers the same level of financial security.

The video highlights a troubling trend where agricultural lands are being sacrificed for more lucrative, albeit illegal, ventures.

This shift raises concerns about the long-term impacts on both the environment and the local economy.

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