The Bogoso Blue Water Guards have issued a firm warning to illegal miners (galamseyers) operating along rivers in the Prestea-Huni-Valley Municipality after destroying five changfan machines on the River Ankobra at Tarkwa Bremang in the Western Region.
The enforcement exercise, carried out on Friday, November 21, 2025, formed part of ongoing efforts to clamp down on illegal mining activities that continue to pollute water bodies and endanger local ecosystems.
Commander of the Bogoso Blue Water Guards, Allan Acheampong, who led the operation, cautioned individuals engaged in river mining to stop immediately, stressing that the group remains committed to safeguarding Ghana’s water resources.
“You can’t even get a single fish from the river due to the activities of galamsey. We have set five changfan machines ablaze. We are warning all those mining on the river to stop,” Acheampong said, noting that the destruction of the equipment sends a strong signal that illegal operations on water bodies will not be tolerated.
He appealed to authorities for additional logistical support, including life jackets and speed boats, to improve the safety and effectiveness of future patrols.
The River Ankobra has suffered severe degradation in recent years due to illegal mining, prompting intensified monitoring and community-led operations aimed at reversing the environmental damage.
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