We Need Speedboats To Fight Galamsey – Assin North DCE Cries Out

District Chief Executive (DCE) for the Assin North Constituency, Charles Ohene Andoh has called on the government to equip the anti-galamsey task-force deployed to their area with speedboats if they are to effectively fight the menace.

According to him, these galamseyers are positioned at various points along the River Pra and believes the only way the task-force can round them up without giving them any reaction or escape time when equipped with speedboats”

He disclosed that with the help of the Operation Vanguard team and use of drones, they (Assin North authorities) have the locations of these galamseyers but they have constantly evaded authorities and revived their ‘business’ along different points of the river.

“We need speedboats to chase and arrest illegal miners along River Pra. The galamseyers are really good swimmers and also when we raid one point; the other groups would’ve all dispersed before we even reach those parts. But with the right equipment, we can be in different areas within minutes and see to the complete end of galamsey”, he stated.

The DCE noted that the speed boats will also ensure the safety of the task-force as they will not have to waddle in water from one point to another to clamp down on the activities of illegal miners.

Akwyemkwa Nana Kofi Asare