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Ghana arrests 237 and clears 3,000 machines in galamsey crackdown

Ghana's lands minister says authorities have cleared 3,000 machines and arrested 237 people in a campaign against illegal mining. The government says it will continue the effort.

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Illegal mining can create substantial environmental and public-safety risks, while the scale of the enforcement operation indicates a significant national issue.

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  1. We will not waver in galamsey fight • 3,000 machines cleared, 237 arrested - Lands Minister ↗ghanaiantimes.com.gh · Recorded source date: Sep 4, 2026, 11:46 AM UTC

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