The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operation Secretariat (NAIMOS) has conducted a successful raid of a mining site in the Bole district, arresting several individuals, including foreigners suspected of engaging in illegal mining activities.
The latest crackdown, carried out on July 25, 2025, comes as part of NAIMOS’ intensified efforts to clamp down on galamsey operations across the country, following the arrest of 11 Chinese nationals at the same site a day earlier, underscoring the Task Force’s determination to dismantle illegal mining networks.
A statement confirming the seizure was shared via social media by government spokesperson, Felix Ofosu Kwakye, on Sunday, July 27.
This operation is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to crack down on galamsey and protect the country’s water bodies and forest reserves.
The operation resulted in the seizure of various mining equipment, including excavators and pump-action guns.
The NAIMOS operation in the Bole district serves as a warning to those engaging in illegal mining activities, that government will continue to crackdown on galamsey.
Seized Equipment and Items
The task force took control of the following equipment and items:
-Vehicles:
– 4 Shacman tipper trucks (GT 7048-25, GT 7035-25, GT 7265-25, GT 7243-25)
– 1 bulldozer (GT 5321-25)
– 1 low bed (GT 1128-21)
– 1 Forland small truck
Other Items:
– 10 drums of engine oil
– 28 assorted Richlion tires
– Motorbikes
All confiscated equipment and items have been conveyed to NAIMOS headquarters in Accra through hired drivers, where they will be held for further direction and action.