Despite the government's recent declarations of a renewed crackdown on illegal mining, or "galamsey," in response to public outcry, the Wassa Amenfi areas of the Western Region continue to see rampant illegal mining operations.
Channel TV News' Western Regional Correspondent, Akwasi Agyei Annim, reports that galamsey activities persist openly in parts of the Western Region, seemingly unchecked by local officials, security agencies, and regulatory bodies.
Illegal mining is visible along the Amenfi East to Amenfi Central highway, where miners operate undeterred on either side of the road.
This occurs despite regular travel by local police, the District Chief Executive, and Minerals Commission officials who are expected to support the anti-galamsey efforts.