{"id":229826,"date":"2024-10-10T21:14:37","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T21:14:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/10\/military-destroys-galamsey-equipment-on-birim-river\/"},"modified":"2024-10-10T21:14:37","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T21:14:37","slug":"military-destroys-galamsey-equipment-on-birim-river","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/10\/military-destroys-galamsey-equipment-on-birim-river\/","title":{"rendered":"Military Destroys Galamsey Equipment On Birim River"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In a bold move to combat illegal mining, the Government has deployed the military to destroy equipment used in galamsey operations along the Birim River.<\/p>\n<p>This operation is part of the government\u2019s broader strategy to protect the environment and restore water bodies affected by illegal mining.<\/p>\n<p>The military, in collaboration with the Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners, seized and burned three changfan machines and other industrial equipment on the banks of the Birim River.<\/p>\n<p>The Birim River, a critical water source, has suffered extensive pollution due to galamsey activities.<\/p>\n<p>Col. Eric Tenadu, Commander of the Operation Halt Task Force, announced that the military will remain stationed around the Birim River and other targeted areas for the next two weeks.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are launching this operation to make sure that we clear our water bodies\u2026 We are confident that the water bodies will start to regain their natural state,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>The Operation Halt crackdown follows massive public pressure and advocacy from civil society organizations demanding urgent government action.<\/p>\n<p>The presence of military personnel aims to halt ongoing galamsey operations and prevent miners from resuming activities.<\/p>\n<p>This operation marks a significant step towards addressing the environmental devastation caused by galamsey.<\/p>\n<p>The collaboration between the Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners and the military is crucial in combating this menace.<\/p>\n<p><strong>-BY Daniel Bampoe<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 2 -->\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 In a bold move to combat illegal mining, the Government has deployed the military to destroy equipment used in galamsey operations along the Birim River. 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