Chinese, Ghanaian Illegal Miners Killed

Chinese, Ghanaian Illegal Miners Killed

One of the deceased, Janes Kyei alias ‘Mercy’ Two illegal miners, a Chinese national and a Ghanaian, have been killed at Subri Nkwanta in the Bibiani Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region. The unfortunate incident happened on July 8, 2025 at about 2:40 pm. The illegal miners were initially attacked and robbed of their gold at gun point by unknown assailants. The value of the gold robbed from the deceased persons were not immed…

Galamsey crackdown: Blue Water Guards destroy 8 Chanfang machines, seize 8 pumps near Ankobra River

The Prestea unit of the Blue Water Guards has carried out a swift and successful anti-galamsey operation near the Ankobra River in Ghana’s Western Region. The raid, which took place at a site called “Amponsah” in the Himan Community, followed an intelligence-led tip-off that led officers to a known illegal mining zone. Upon arrival, the illegal miners reportedly fled the scene, abandoning their equipment and operations. During the operation, the…

Blue Water Guards Seize and Destroy Illegal Mining Equipment Near Ankobra River

Blue Water Guards stationed at Prestea in the Western Region have carried out a successful raid targeting illegal mining activities near the Ankobra River. The operation, prompted by intelligence, took place at a site known as “Amponsah” in the Himan Community. Upon the team’s arrival, the illegal miners fled, abandoning their equipment and activities along the riverbank. The guards confiscated eight water pumps and destroyed eight Changfan mach…