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National Security operatives have arrested three Chinese nationals and a Ghanaian for their alleged involvement in illegal mining (galamsey) along the Pra River near Supom-Dunkwa in the Shama District of the Western Region.
The suspects, whose identities remain undisclosed, were reportedly operating under the guise of sand-winning but were engaged in illegal mining. They have since been handed over to the Western Regional Police Command in Sekondi for further investigation.
Leading the operation, National Security operative Hashem Tankonu revealed that some illegal miners are now using sand-winning activities as a cover for their galamsey operations.
“Behind the house at the corner, there is a galamsey setup. If you are not smart, you will be fooled by the facade of sand winning. In reality, they are conducting both activities simultaneously without raising suspicion,” he stated.
Authorities are expected to intensify efforts to combat illegal mining, which continues to threaten Ghana’s water bodies and environment.
