The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) task force has carried out a surprise dawn raid at a well-known galamsey hotspot called “Yellow Face” at Wassa Abrehyia in the Western Region, as part of its intensified efforts to combat illegal mining.
Reports indicate, the unexpected operation forced many of the miners to abandon the site and flee to avoid arrest.
During the sweep, the task force destroyed makeshift shelters and equipment believed to be used for illegal mining activities.
The team also uncovered evidence of widespread use of hard drugs and dynamites at the location.
NAIMOS says similar targeted actions will continue in the coming days and weeks as part of its broader strategy to disrupt illegal mining networks and clamp down on the growing menace of illicit drug use found at these sites.
A video shared on social media by Accra-based Citi FM captures scores of illegal miners flee the site amidst gunshots.
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