{
  "id": 17809086,
  "title": "NAIMOS arrests suspected illegal miners at Subin Akwaboaso",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/naimos-arrests-suspected-illegal-miners-at-subin-akwaboaso",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T13:59:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/naimos-arrests-suspected-illegal-miners-at-subin-akwaboaso/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has apprehended a number of individuals suspected of illegal mining at Subin Akwaboaso, located in the Central Region, following a recent enforcement operation on Sunday, November 1. In a statement issued by its spokesperson, Paa Kwesi Schandorf, the Secretariat explained that its team, collaborating with members of the Special Boat Squadron (SBS), faced significant opposition during the operation. Some of the opposition involved armed individuals wielding weapons such as cutlasses and firearms, which posed risks to the enforcement personnel and others present. Despite this resistance, the enforcement team, under the guidance of Colonel K. S. Appiah, the Director of Operations of NAIMOS, responded with maximum restraint and took decisive action to avoid escalation. NAIMOS emphasized that any obstruction of lawful enforcement is a grave concern and warned that those suspected of attacking its personnel or hindering its operations would be referred to the appropriate authorities. The Secretariat promised to uphold its enforcement activities within the legal framework, employing necessary restraint and proportionate measures to safeguard its personnel, accompanying journalists, and members of the public. The statement also called upon community leaders and residents to support NAIMOS's lawful operations and direct any concerns to the proper channels. Furthermore, NAIMOS reiterated its dedication to combating illegal mining and safeguarding the environment, pledging to continue collaborating with relevant security agencies, regulatory institutions, and communities.",
  "summary": "The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has arrested some suspected illegal miners at Subin Akwaboaso in the Central Region following an enforcement operation on Sunday, November 1, 2026.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}