NAIMOS destroys 1,970 chanfangs, 863 structures in anti-galamsey operations
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) says it has destroyed 1,970 chanfangs and 863 makeshift structures during 738 operational activities conducted between June 13 and September 30, 2026, as part of efforts to combat illegal mining.
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) recently announced the completion of 738 operations aimed at dismantling illegal mining infrastructure across Ghana between June and September 2026. Colonel K.S. Appiah, Director of Operations at NAIMOS, revealed that the efforts targeted 1,970 chanfangs and 863 makeshift structures.
These operations covered a total distance of about 50,662 kilometers and took place in various regions, including Western, Western North, Central, Eastern, Ashanti, Bono, Savannah, and Northern areas. The intelligence-led strategy focused on safeguarding strategic watersheds and river systems while preventing illegal miners from returning to previously targeted areas.
In addition to the destruction of mining equipment, NAIMOS task forces recovered 74 firearms and 551 rounds of ammunition, along with other machinery such as excavators and vehicles used in illegal mining activities.
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