Illegal mining activities are severely threatening the operations of Ghana Rubber Estate Limited (GREL), with more than six hectares of plantation-about 2,000 mature rubber trees-destroyed in the Adiewoso community of the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality, Western Region.
The destruction has led to reduced yields, tree uprooting, and premature death of rubber trees due to chemical contamination.
Responding to a formal complaint from GREL, the Western Regional Security Council launched a joint anti-illegal mining operation on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
The exercise, conducted by personnel from the Second Infantry Battalion, police, and national security, targeted two hotspots-Adiewoso and Tettrem.
