{"id":109122,"date":"2025-12-30T08:54:04","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T08:54:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=109122"},"modified":"2025-12-30T08:54:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T08:54:04","slug":"galamsey-5-arrested-in-naimos-crackdown-on-birim-river","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=109122","title":{"rendered":"Galamsey: 5 arrested in NAIMOS crackdown on Birim River"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In a targeted operation against illegal mining, the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) conducted a series of raids on Monday, December 29.<\/p>\n

The action, which began around 1:40 PM, focused on illicit mining sites in the Akyem Oda area within the Birim Central Municipality. <\/p>\n

The operation resulted in the arrest of five Chinese nationals who were allegedly engaged in unauthorized mining and washing activities directly into the Birim River.<\/p>\n

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During the raids, the taskforce immobilized two excavators found operational at the site. Authorities also seized a Toyota Hilux pickup and a Toyota Land Cruiser believed to be used by the arrested individuals.<\/p>\n

To dismantle the illegal mining infrastructure, the team destroyed several makeshift structures erected along the riverbank. This demolition included water pumping machines and other mining equipment found on-site.<\/p>\n

This operation is part of NAIMOS\u2019s ongoing festive season crackdown, which aims to protect Ghana\u2019s major water bodies from further pollution and environmental degradation caused by illegal mining activities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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