Government will be deploying a total of 400 military and police officers today, in expression of its commitment to fighting the “Galamsey” menace.
The anti-galamsey task force are expected to help curb the damage that has been caused by galamsey operations to the water bodies and other land resources in the country.
Over 20 deaths In July alone are as a result of illegal mining activities after two pits caved in.
Operation Halt Three as it has been dubbed is part of the President’s special initiative against galamsey, Deputy Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah revealed.
The determination of President Nana Akufo-Addo to fight the galamsey menace that has bedeviled our country for years, is an open secret.
source:starrfmonline.com