NAIMOS conducts 738 operations against illegal mining in four months
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) says it conducted 738 operational activities between June 13 and September 30, 2026, as part of efforts to combat illegal mining and protect Ghana’s natural resources. Director of Operations at NAIMOS, Colonel K.S. Appiah, disclosed this during a media engagement, where he outlined the Secretariat’s operational achievements and plans to strengthen enforcement against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. According to him, the operations covered approximately 50,662 kilometres and included reconnaissance, mobile and riverine patrols, special operations and community engagement.