Gov’t begins deportation of Chinese nationals apprehended for galamsey
National Security operatives have deported several Chinese nationals through Kotoka International Airport following a renewed nationwide crackdown on illegal mining, authorized by President John Dramani Mahama.
Latest Arrests Near Pra River
The most recent arrests occurred earlier this week along the Pra River near Supom-Dunkwa in the Shama District of the Western Region. The individuals were suspected of engaging in illegal mining activities, commonly referred to as galamsey.
Cover of Sand Winning Exposed
According to National Security operative Hashem Tankonu, the Chinese nationals were operating under the guise of sand winning, a tactic used to conceal their illegal mining operations. Authorities uncovered the scheme, leading to their swift arrest and deportation.
Previous Operations and Seizures
Just a week prior, another security operation led to the arrest of two Chinese nationals and the seizure of 15 excavatorssuspected to be used for illegal mining purposes.
Government Intensifies Fight Against Galamsey
The deportation of these foreign nationals represents a significant move in the government’s ongoing fight against illegal mining, which continues to pose severe threats to water bodies and forest reserves across the country.
This latest action reaffirms the commitment of the Mahama-led administration to protect Ghana’s natural resources and clamp down on environmental degradation.
