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Tetegu residents deny galamsey at Weija Lake, allege sand-winning activities

Residents of Tetegu have denied allegations linking them to illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, at the Weija Lake. The residents insist they have no involvement in illegal mining activities within or around the lake. Instead, they have raised concerns about the activities of a changfan operating on the lake, alleging that the machine may […]

Tetegu residents deny galamsey at Weija Lake, allege sand-winning activities

Residents of Tetegu have refuted claims of involvement in illegal mining, known as galamsey, at the Weija Lake. They maintain they have no part in such activities within or around the lake. Instead, they have expressed worry over the operations of a changfan on the lake, alleging that the machine might be dredging sand and dispersing the extracted material along the shoreline.

The residents' concerns stem from the potential impact of this alleged sand dredging on the lake's health and the surrounding environment. Consequently, they are urging the appropriate authorities to examine the activities taking place on the lake and ascertain if these operations are permitted and follow environmental guidelines.

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