Seven arrested as NAIMOS dismantles illegal mining camp, seizes firearms at Boin River
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) arrested seven individuals on Saturday, 11 April 2026, between 1400 and 1630 hours along the Boin River at Boinso-Abrokyire in the Aowin District of the Western North Region. The seven individuals comprised four foreign nationals and three Ghanaian citizens.
The NAIMOS Enchi Task Force carried out the operation following actionable intelligence on illegal mining activities in the area. Officers observed active illegal mining along and within the river body, including washing and pumping of minerals. A search of a wooden structure located about 45 metres from the mining zone led to the recovery of three pump-action firearms and 37 cartridges. Two excavator control monitors bearing the Zoomlion brand were also retrieved. The arrested foreign nationals were identified as Lu Weiykng (born 17 March 1982), Zhou Xuanbai (born 15 May 1986), Tan Zhongqiang (born 25 February 1973), and Zhu Jiping (born 4 March 1975). The Ghanaian suspects are David Done, 32, of Bolgatanga; Santos Adaboo, 26, of Zibilla; and Naya Sampana, 44, also of Bolgatanga.
All Ghanaian suspects have been handed over to the Boinso Police Station for further investigation and processing. The NAIMOS Enchi Task Force has indicated that monitoring and enforcement activities will continue in Boinso-Abrokyire and surrounding communities.
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NAIMOS has conducted an anti-galamsey operation along the Boin River at Boinso-Abrokyire in the Aowin District. This action highlights the ongoing struggle to protect Ghana's natural resources-but what did they find?
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