Galamsey Fight: NAIMOS arrests two, intercepts truck with 43 changfan machines

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has intercepted a truck carrying 43 Chanfang machines and other equipment suspected to be used for illegal mining at Akontombra Nkwanta in the Western North Region.

Two vehicles were seized during the operation, while two individuals were detained to assist with investigations.

In a video shared on X and sighted by GhanaWeb on October 28, 2026, NAIMOS officers were seen inspecting the truck and questioning individuals in connection with the operation.

NAIMOS expands fight against galamsey to equipment supply chain

The latest interception comes two days after another truck carrying 22 Chanfang machines was intercepted at Eshiem, raising further concerns about the transportation of equipment suspected to be linked to illegal mining activities.

Chanfang machines are commonly associated with small-scale mining operations and have been linked to illegal mining activities in parts of Ghana.

The seizures form part of ongoing efforts to clamp down on illegal mining and disrupt the movement of equipment used in the activity.

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NAIMOS has intercepted a truck carrying 43 Chanfang machines and other illegal mining equipment at Akontombra Nkwanta in the Western North Region. Two vehicles were seized and two people detained for investigations.

The operation comes two days after another truck carrying 22 Chanfang machines was intercepted at Eshaem.

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