Galamsey Fight: Rogue military personnel arrested

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has arrested four military men conducting illegal raids at Simpa Junction in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem District of the Western Region.

In a tactical operation on Monday, August 18, 2025, the NAIMOS task force seized the weapons and equipment of the ‘fake’ security officers who had been embarking on illegal raids within the region.

The four suspects are believed to be members of outlawed groups who conduct unauthorised anti-illegal mining operations in the region under the guise of National Security.

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There are widespread reports of several such illicit activities across the country.

The four military men have since been handed over to the 2nd Infantry Battalion of the Ghana Armed Forces at Apremdo for investigations and appropriate disciplinary action.

The arrest is expected to bring relief to legitimate mining companies and individuals engaged in lawful businesses in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality.

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Meanwhile, the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat is currently embarking on aggressive operations with other state security agencies to combat galamsey menace in the country.

The government has pledged its continued commitment to the fight against illegal mining and its associated effects.

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