The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) Task Force has staged yet another operation on illegal miners (galamsey) in the Western North and Western Regions.
NAIMOS arrested two Chinese nationals and intercepted several Burkinabè workers in separate anti-galamsey operations.
According to Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of Government Communication, who shared the information on X, stated, “NAIMOS Busts Chinese Nationals Involved in Galamsey.
On Wednesday, 8th October, 2025, the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) Task Force arrested two Chinese nationals engaging in illegal mining activities in the Tano Anwia Forest Reserve in the Jomoro area of the Western North Region”.
He further added that some Items were seized and others destroyed,
– A Toyota Land Cruiser V8 with registration number GR 442-14.
– Four excavators
– Two heavy water pumping machines.
– 12 makeshift structures were destroyed”.
In related news, the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, staged yet another operation along the Ankobra River.
The Ankobra River in the Nzema East Municipality is located in the Western Region.
According to Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of Government Communication following Equipment was Seized/Destroyed:
– 1 Excavator
– 100 Makeshift structures set ablaze
– 7 Chanfangs destroyed
– 88 Water Pumping Machines seized
– 3 Gas cylinders seized
– 3 Shovels seized
– 4 Plastic Chairs seized
– 2 Water Hoses seized
– 1 DSTV dish seized
– 1 Gen set seized
– 1 Pick Axe seized
Additionally, the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) had earlier stormed a notorious galamsey hideout named ‘Gangway’ at Aboso in the Western Region.
According to Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of Government Communication, the operation was carried out on Monday, October 5, 2025.
In a post on X, he wrote, “The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) Task Force has carried out a significant operation in the Western Region, targeting notorious galamsey hideouts.
On Monday, October 5, 2025, the Task Force stormed “Gangway,” a crime-infested community in Aboso, Prestea-Huni Valley District.
-Makeshift Structures Destroyed*: Several makeshift structures serving as hideouts and drug bases were set ablaze, and galamsey equipment was destroyed.
-Hundreds Surrender: Several hundred locals, mostly galamseyers, surrendered to the Task Force. These individuals were involved in various social vices, including illegal mining, trading, and narcotics smoking, as well as gambling.
-Drugs Seized- Eleven parcels of Indian Hemp were seized, alongside other hard drugs.
– Previous Warnings Ignored: This operation follows a similar one in June 2025, where NAIMOS warned criminal gangs and galamseyers to vacate the area. Despite this, the warnings were ignored.
Additional Operations:
While en route to Gangway, the NAIMOS Task Force conducted anti-galamsey operations in the Dadwen-Domping areas of the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality. These operations resulted in:
– Seizure of Equipment: 15 water pumping machines and one generator set were seized.
– *Destruction of Equipment*: Three chanfangs were destroyed, and other structures and equipment belonging to illegal miners were set ablaze.
The NAIMOS Task Force remains committed to combating illegal mining and its associated social vices in the region”.
See the post below:
NAIMOS Busts Chinese Nationals Involved in Galamsey
— Felix Kwakye Ofosu (@FelixKwakyeOfo1) October 9, 2025
On Wednesday, 8th October, 2025, The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) Task Force arrested two Chinese nationals engaging in illegal mining activities in the Tano Anwia Forest Reserve in the Jomoro… pic.twitter.com/3GeIhiBcb9