Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has initiated a major reshuffle of police commanders in areas plagued by illegal mining, also known as galamsey. The move targets Divisional and District Commanders in the Eastern South, Western, and Western North regions, marking the first phase of a broader effort to strengthen enforcement operations.
“This reshuffle is part of a broader effort to ensure more effective policing in areas plagued by illegal mining,” a police statement noted, emphasizing that more changes are expected in the coming weeks. This move aims to inject fresh energy and commitment into the fight against galamsey, addressing environmental degradation and threats to national water bodies.
The Ghana Police Service recently recorded a significant breakthrough in its war against galamsey. A special four-day intelligence-led operation in Samreboi resulted in the arrest of 47 individuals, including 39 Ghanaians and 8 Chinese nationals. The police seized 17 excavators, 1 bulldozer, 8 pumping machines, 2 Toyota Hilux vehicles, 1 Rav4 vehicle, 4 pump-action guns, 1 single-barrel gun, 54 live BB cartridges, and 4 motorbikes.
The IGP has called for public cooperation to eradicate galamsey and preserve the environment, underscoring the police service’s commitment to upholding the law and protecting natural resources.
