Denkyira East MCE leads crackdown on illegal mining along Offin River

The Municipal Chief Executive for Denkyira East Municipal Assembly in the Central Region, Mr Anane Coleman, has led a coordinated operation with security and regulatory agencies to combat illegal mining activities along the Offin River.
The joint task force—comprising the Denkyira Divisional Police Command, NADMO, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB)—moved swiftly to confront illegal miners in the area, ordering an immediate halt to all unauthorised operations.
Mr. Coleman reaffirmed the Assembly’s firm commitment to ending illegal mining on water bodies and in forest reserves.
A recent report by Class FM’s Samuel Addo observed a noticeable decline in mining activity along the Offin River, signalling progress in the Assembly’s ongoing efforts.
As part of plans to intensify the crackdown, Mr. Coleman has formally requested two bulldozers from the Central Regional Coordinating Directorate.
The equipment will be used to dismantle illegal mining sites and support the reclamation of degraded lands.
In a forward-looking initiative, the MCE disclosed that the Assembly is collaborating with the Forestry Commission to cultivate seedlings for reforestation projects on reclaimed sites.
This greening campaign will also serve as an alternative livelihood program for local youth, promoting environmental restoration and sustainable development in the municipality.
Source: Classfmonline.com/Cecil Mensah
Trending News
GAF deploys 400 additional troops to Bawku under Operation Maidabuuri II
14:27NPP to acclaim Akwatia by-election PC tomorrow
12:02Tension escalates in Manso Tontokrom over planned military deployment to disputed Asanko mining site
04:55'Cedi no apicki’ – Finance Minister declares amid strong currency gains
14:58EC sets September 2 for Akwatia by-election following MP’s death
14:18Dominion University to host groundbreaking media AI conference on July 31
13:15NPP to open nominations for 2028 flagbearer race on July 29
06:03Hard-earned progress, not mere luck – Ato Forson declares during Mid-Year Budget presentation
14:54Military assaults eyewitness at alleged McDan property demolition site
14:06Hepatitis poses major public health threat in Ghana – MPs call for action
11:02