The Special Anti-Galamsey Task Force has impounded two excavators in the Asante Akim South Municipality of the Ashanti Region. Led by ASP Bawah Abdul Jalil, a 37-member team supported by six service vehicles descended upon the Dwendwenase Forest Reserve on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at around 1:30 p.m.
The operation was prompted by intelligence reports that Chinese nationals had invaded parts of the forest reserve, engaging in illegal mining activities.
When the task force stormed the area, the suspected miners fled, leaving behind two excavators. One of the machines was faulty and couldn’t be moved, but the other was successfully loaded onto a low-bed carrier.
The task force didn’t stop there. Fresh intelligence led them to a nearby village, Atta Ne Atta, where another excavator was hidden in a cocoa farm. Although the machine’s operator had disconnected some components to prevent its use, the technical team managed to start it and load it onto the carrier.
Both excavators were later transported to the task force’s base at Patase for safekeeping and further action. This operation is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to combat illegal mining, which poses a significant threat to Ghana’s forest reserves, farmlands, and water bodies.
The task force’s success is a testament to their dedication and the effectiveness of their strategies. As the government continues to crack down on illegal mining, it’s clear that the fight against galamsey will remain a top priority.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
