NAIMOS reports destruction of 1,970 chanfangs and 863 structures in anti‑galamsey operations
NAIMOS destroyed 1,970 chanfangs and 863 makeshift structures during 738 operations between June 13 and September 30, 2026
In Brief
- •NAIMOS destroyed 1,970 chanfangs and 863 makeshift structures during 738 operations between June 13 and September 30, 2026
- •Operations covered approximately 50,662 km across Western, Western North, Central, Eastern, Ashanti, Bono, Savannah and Northern regions
- •NAIMOS seized 74 firearms, 551 rounds of ammunition, excavators, water pumps and vehicles used for illegal mining
- •Colonel K.S. Appiah said the crackdown aimed to disrupt illegal mining networks and protect Ghana’s rivers
Why It Matters
The operation represents a significant effort by the Ghanaian government to curb illegal mining, known locally as galamsey, which has long threatened water quality, river ecosystems and flood control. By dismantling nearly two thousand mining machines and hundreds of makeshift structures, NAIMOS aims to reduce environmental damage, safeguard livelihoods that depend on clean water, and deter future illicit mining activities. The scale of the crackdown also signals a broader commitment to enforcing environmental regulations and protecting critical natural resources.
Key Details
- Total Chanfangs Destroyed
- 1,970
- Total Structures Destroyed
- 863
- Operational Activities
- 738
- Distance Covered
- 50,662 km
- Time Period
- June 13 – September 30, 2026
- Firearms Seized
- 74
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