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24 suspects arrested in dawn anti-galamsey swoop at Atewa Range Forest
April 28, 2026
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24 suspects arrested in dawn anti-galamsey swoop at Atewa Range Forest

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Key Points

  • Twenty-four suspected illegal miners were arrested during a dawn operation by Rapid Response Teams (RRT) at the Atewa Range Forest on April 28.
  • The coordinated raid, starting at 3:30 am in Sagyimase, aimed to flush out persons engaged in illegal mining (galamsey).
  • Security personnel destroyed equipment, including burning 16 water pumping machines and 52 makeshift poly-sheet tents.
  • Two water-pumping machines were seized as exhibits and suspects are being processed for the Ghana Police Service.
  • This operation is part of ongoing national efforts to combat illegal mining, which severely damages Ghana's forests, rivers, and farmlands.

Why This Matters

This operation highlights Ghana's persistent struggle against illegal mining, which poses a severe threat to the environmentally sensitive Atewa Range Forest, a critical source of biodiversity and water. Protecting this area is vital for the nation's ecological stability, water security, and public health. Continued enforcement actions underscore the government's commitment to preserving natural resources despite the pervasive challenges of galamsey.

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