The Police Special Anti-Galamsey Team has intensified its efforts to curb illegal mining activities across the country.
Acting on intelligence reports about illegal mining operations at Manso Atobrakrom in the Ashanti Region, the team launched an operation on Monday, 29th July 2025. Upon spotting the police, the illegal miners fled into nearby bushes, abandoning their equipment.
The operation resulted in the successful seizure of three excavators allegedly used for illegal mining activities. The machines have since been impounded and transported to the police station as investigations continue.
The Police Service reaffirmed its commitment to combating illegal mining (galamsey) and urged the public to support its efforts by providing timely information.
By Peter Quao Adattor
