Interpol says a major operation targeting illegal gold mining in West Africa has resulted in 200 arrests and the seizure of harmful chemicals, explosives and drugs.

A sweeping Interpol-led operation targeting illegal mining in West Africa has led to the arrest of 200 people and the seizure of substances worth $100,000.

Operations code-named Sanu carried out in Burkina Faso, Gambia, Guinea, Senegal from June to October last year - Anadolu Ajansı

Interpol says a major operation targeting illegal gold mining in West Africa has resulted in 200 arrests and the seizure of harmful chemicals, explosives and drugs PARIS -- Interpol said Tuesday a ...

Nearly 200 arrests, seizures of dangerous chemicals, explosives, and drugs – this is the outcome of an operation targeting illegal gold mining in Burkina Faso, Gambia, Guinea, and Senegal.

An Interpol-led operation targeting illegal mining in Burkina Faso, the Gambia, Guinea and Senegal has led to the arrest of 200 people and seized chemicals, explosives, drugs and pain relief medication used by illegal miners.

Interpol's operation in West Africa, targeting illegal gold mining, led to 200 arrests and the seizure of harmful materials. The crackdown, revealing extensive illicit networks, aimed at mitigating widespread environmental and health damage.

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The International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) has disclosed that The Gambia is among four countries across the sub region identified in combating "illegal mining" and other "associated crimes".

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