EPA Seizes 1,070 Chanfang Machines at Tema Port, Cracks Down on Illegal Mining
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ACCRA, GHANA – The war against illegal mining, locally known as "galamsey," witnessed a significant victory on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, as the Environmental Prot
ACCRA, GHANA – The war against illegal mining, locally known as "galamsey," witnessed a significant victory on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, as the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) successfully intercepted a massive consignment of 1,070 Chanfang machines at the Tema Port. These destructive pieces of equipment, notorious for their role in environmental degradation and the pollution of Ghana’s vital water bodies, were discovered concealed within separate containers during a meticulous surveilla…