{
  "id": 18527299,
  "title": "NAIMOS to introduce tougher measures against illegal sand winning",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/naimos-to-introduce-tougher-measures-against-illegal-sand-winning-18527299",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T15:59:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/naimos-to-introduce-tougher-measures-against-illegal-sand-winning/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) is set to implement stricter actions against illegal sand winning, as revealed by their spokesperson, Paa Kwesi Schandorf. Following a recent operation that exposed significant environmental damage in parts of the Greater Accra Region, NAIMOS and the sector ministry plan to review and revise existing measures to prevent further destruction. Schandorf emphasized the gravity of illegal sand winning, calling it an additional threat to Ghana's fragile environment and warning against the possibility of another environmental crisis.\n\nThe operation was prompted by concerns raised by residents of Afienya, who expressed their worry over the ongoing activities of sand winners and the impact on their communities. During the latest enforcement exercise, local residents shared their concerns with JoyNews reporter Stephen Mensah, stressing the urgent need to address the issue. Meanwhile, the Sege District Police Headquarters Commander, Daniel Dan Yaro, called for enhanced collaboration between the Minerals Commission and security agencies to ensure effective enforcement against illegal sand extraction. Yaro stressed the importance of professionalism and proper coordination during enforcement operations to prevent any excesses and ensure that all involved understand the reasons behind the exercise.\n\nIn conclusion, NAIMOS anticipates that the proposed revised measures will strengthen efforts to curb illegal sand extraction and curb further environmental degradation.",
  "summary": "The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) says it will work with the sector ministry to develop revised measures to immediately tackle illegal sand winning following an operation that exposed extensive environmental degradation in parts of the Greater Accra Region. The latest crackdown uncovered widespread land destruction caused by unregulated sand extraction, raising…",
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      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "NAIMOS to introduce tougher measures against illegal sand winning",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/naimos-to-introduce-tougher-measures-against-illegal-sand-winning",
        "published": "2026-11-06T15:06:49.000Z"
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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."
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