NAIMOS arrests 4 armed illegal miners in Western Region

In a significant operation against the pervasive issue of illegal mining, Ghana's National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) task force has successfully apprehended four armed suspects in the Western Region. The arrests, made along the Ankobra River, underscore the dangerous nature of these illicit operations, which often involve armed confrontation.

The suspects, identified as Weraha Musa, Rahaman Rojer, Laji Bengali, and Mohammed Agana, were found in possession of two pump-action guns, ammunition, machetes, and water pumping machines. These items suggest they were actively involved in providing security for the illegal mining activities, as evidenced by their alleged resistance to the task force's lawful arrest.

NAIMOS has reiterated its unwavering commitment to eradicating illegal mining across the country. The agency highlighted the severe environmental degradation, including land destruction and water pollution, caused by these operations. The apprehended individuals and their equipment have been handed over to the Esiama District Police for further investigation and prosecution, sending a clear message that resistance to law enforcement and environmental destruction will not be tolerated.

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The activities of the suspects had caused extensive destruction to land and forest reserves and also polluted the Ankobra River.