Ten individuals have been arrested for engaging in galamsey activities within the protected Boin Forest Reserve in the Aowin Municipality of Ghana’s Western North Region.
The operation was carried out through a coordinated effort between the Enchi Forest Division and military personnel tasked with safeguarding the country’s natural resources.
Illegal mining poses a significant threat to Ghana’s forests, water bodies, and farmlands, and the Boin Forest Reserve has been particularly vulnerable in recent years.
Mr. Frimpong issued a stern warning to individuals and groups involved in similar activities, stating that the Enchi Forest Division, in collaboration with security agencies, will not relent in its mandate to preserve the integrity of Ghana’s forest lands.
Source: Adom News
