The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, says his ministry has successfully driven out illegal miners operating in the Tano Anwia Forest Reserve in the Enchi Forest District of the Western North Region.
The operation, which was carried out last weekend, was a joint collaboration between the Rapid Response Unit of the Forestry Commission and the Ministry of Defence, which released about thirty heavily armed military personnel.
In a facebook post, the Lands minister said the operation resulted in the seizure of excavators and bulldozers. “Let this operation serve as a clear message to those who dare to challenge the resolve of our government. We will not relent, nor will we retreat, until every inch of our precious forest reserve is safeguarded. I extend appreciation to the combined task force for this successful operation”, he said.
The same combined taskforce had earlier on March 4, 2025 invaded the same forest reserve to drive out the illegal miners.
The latest invasion, according to The Chronicle sources, was based on tip off that some of the illegal miners were operating in the middle of the forest.
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