Ghana Cracks Down on Galamsey: Military Destroys 18 Illegal Mining Machines in ‘Operation Halt 2
Operation Halt 2: Military Action
Accra, Ghana – In a significant blow to illegal mining, Ghana’s military has launched “Operation Halt 2”, destroying 18 changfang machines and 10 water pumps used for galamsey on the Birim River.
Led by Colonel Eric Tenadu, the operation aims to protect Ghana’s water bodies and forests from the devastating effects of illegal mining.
**Key Statistics:]
– 18 changfang machines destroyed
– 10 water pumps destroyed
– Birim River targeted in Eastern Region