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However, upon spotting the task force, the miners fled the scene, abandoning their machinery and tools on the riverbank.<\/p>\n<p>With no one to arrest, the task force decided to destroy the mining machines left behind. The equipment found on the river, including dredging machines, were set ablaze.<\/p>\n<p>Other items such as water pumps, motors, and tanks were confiscated as evidence.<\/p>\n<p>A spokesperson for the Small Scale Miners Association stated that the task force is committed to intensifying efforts to clamp down on galamsey, particularly those operations damaging river bodies.<\/p>\n<p>They reiterated that the association will not tolerate illegal mining activities that devastate the environment.<\/p>\n<p>The association reaffirmed its dedication to safeguarding Ghana\u2019s natural resources and vowed to continue the fight against illegal mining to protect the environment for future generations.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><strong>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Click on the link to join the Citi Newsroom channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU<\/strong>:<strong><em> https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>No spam, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A task force from the National Association of Small Scale Miners conducted a major operation on the River Mankraso in the Ahafo Ano South West District on Wednesday, September 11, targeting illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey. 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