The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has directed a series of high-impact operations targeting illegal mining activities-commonly known as galamsey-in the Western, Ashanti, and Central Regions.

The nationwide crackdown, which began earlier this week, led to the arrest of 38 suspects from various hotspot towns notorious for destructive mining practices, including operations within residential settlements and near major highways.

One of the major operations occurred at Huniso in the Western Region, where 13 individuals were apprehended.

They were subsequently remanded by the Tarkwa Circuit Court and are scheduled to reappear on June 6, 2025.