The Bogoso Blue Water Guards have issued a strong warning to illegal miners (galamseyers) operating along rivers in the Prestea-Huni-Valley Municipality after destroying five changfan machines on the River Ankobra at Tarkwa Bremang in the Western Region.
The enforcement operation, which took place on Friday, November 21, 2025, forms part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal mining activities that continue to degrade water bodies and threaten local ecosystems.
Allan Acheampong, Commander for Bogoso Blue Water Guards, who led the exercise, cautioned individuals engaged in illegal river mining to desist from the practice, stressing that the group remains committed to protecting critical water resources.
“You can’t even get a single fish from the river due to the activities of galamsey. We have set five changfan machines ablaze. We are warning all those mining on the river to stop,” Acheampong said, adding that the destruction of the equipment serves as a clear message that illegal activities on the water bodies will not be tolerated.
He also appealed to authorities to support the team with additional logistics, including life jackets and speed boats, to enhance the safety and effectiveness of future operations.
The River Ankobra has, in recent years, been heavily impacted by illegal mining, prompting intensified monitoring and community-led patrols to address the environmental damage.
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