NAIMOS Task Force Nabs Chinese Miners, Shatters Illegal Ops in Dadieso

NAIMOS Task Force Nabs Chinese Miners, Shatters Illegal Ops in Dadieso

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) actively engaged in the Western North Regions, successfully intercepted Chinese miners who were operating unlawfully at Dadieso in the Suaman District of the Western North Region.

NewsReport reported that nine Chinese nationals involved in illegal mining were arrested for activities that caused serious pollution of the Bia River.

Chinese Miners, Machines Destroyed

Several Chungfang machines, heavy-duty pumping equipment, and makeshift structures used by the miners were destroyed beyond repair.

The operation took place on Saturday, 6 December 2025, at about 11:50 a.m., and forms part of the taskforce’s ongoing efforts to protect Ghana’s natural resources, curb environmental degradation, and enforce mining laws across the country.

Ghana’s dedicated body, under the Ministry of Lands & Natural Resources, tasked with coordinating and leading the fight against illegal mining (“Galamsey“) through intelligence-driven operations, aiming to curb environmental damage and enforce mining laws.