NAIMOS arrests 19 suspected illegal miners operating near Mpohor Fiase Police Station following JoyNews’ report

The NAIMOS Task Force, which had earlier conducted reconnaissance in the area, targeted two major illegal mining sites before extending the operation to several smaller sites.

The arrests were made during an operation conducted by the NAIMOS Task Force on Wednesday, July 29, after residents, affected farmers, and traditional leaders raised concerns about the increasing presence of illegal mining activities in the area.

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has arrested 19 suspected illegal miners following reports of galamsey activities near the Mpohor Fiase Police Station in the Western Region.