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Ohemeng Tawiah••512 words · 3 min read What began as a routine surveillance operation in the Asenayo Forest Reserve quickly escalated into a dangerous standoff with armed illegal miners.
A joint police and Forestry Commission team has been investigating illegal mining activities within the Asenayo Forest Reserve. This ongoing effort
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