Western REGSEC Task Force Arrests Three in Dual Anti Illegal Mining Operations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/western-regsec-task-force-arrests-three-in-dual-anti-illegal-mining-operations/The Western Regional Security Council (REGSEC) Task Force conducted coordinated anti illegal mining operations on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at two sites in the Mpohor District and Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality, resulting in three arrests and the seizure of multiple excavators and water pumping machines. The operation began at approximately 8:00 am with an intelligence led […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/western-regsec-task-force-arrests-three-in-dual-anti-illegal-mining-operations/


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