{"id":229466,"date":"2024-10-10T11:48:36","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T11:48:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/10\/military-destroys-chanfans-in-anti-galamsey-operation-on-birim-river\/"},"modified":"2024-10-10T11:48:36","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T11:48:36","slug":"military-destroys-chanfans-in-anti-galamsey-operation-on-birim-river","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/10\/military-destroys-chanfans-in-anti-galamsey-operation-on-birim-river\/","title":{"rendered":"Military destroys Chanfans in anti-galamsey operation on Birim River"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners, in collaboration with the military, has intensified efforts to combat illegal mining, particularly on water bodies, as part of the government\u2019s broader strategy to protect the environment.<\/p>\n<p>As part of this operation, three chanfan machines commonly used for illegal gold extraction\u2014along with other industrial equipment, were seized and burned on the banks of the Birim River.<\/p>\n<p>The military\u2019s involvement in this anti-galamsey operation follows the government\u2019s recent announcement of the deployment of armed forces to clamp down on illegal mining activities, specifically in water bodies, under the enhanced \u201cOperation Halt\u201d initiative.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1095845\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/batch_WhatsApp-Image-2024-10-10-at-10.53.55_32179082.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1067\" height=\"800\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>The Birim River, a critical water source, has suffered extensive pollution due to the illegal activities of miners, prompting swift action by the authorities.<\/p>\n<p>The military-led task force made its first stop at Anyinam, in the Atiwa East District of the Eastern Region, a known hotspot for illegal mining.<\/p>\n<p>Although the operation aims to crack down on galamsey operations in the area, reports suggest that several miners fled after receiving a tip-off, temporarily halting their activities before the arrival of the task force.<\/p>\n<p>While it is unclear when the exercise will conclude, the destruction of illegal mining equipment marks a significant step toward restoring the Birim River and curbing further environmental degradation.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1095846\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/batch_WhatsApp-Image-2024-10-10-at-10.01.29_96c0285b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1067\" height=\"800\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>The collaboration between the Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners and the military is seen as a critical move in addressing the illegal mining menace, which has severely impacted Ghana\u2019s water bodies and ecosystems.<\/p>\n<p>The military presence in the region is expected to continue, with plans to target other illegal mining hotspots in the Eastern Region and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners, in collaboration with the military, has intensified efforts to combat illegal mining, particularly on water bodies, as part of the government\u2019s broader strategy to protect the environment. 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