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.
Interpol, which coordinated the West African police operation dubbed “Sanu, " announced the move on Tuesday.
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.
Une opération visant les activités de mines illégales au Burkina Faso, en Gambie, Guinée et au Sénégal a permis l'arrestation de 200 personnes entre juillet et octobre 2024, a annoncé Interpol ce
Une opération d’Interpol a démantelé des réseaux d’orpaillage illégal en Afrique de l’Ouest, entraînant 200 arrestations et la saisie de produits toxiques.
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.
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".
La prolifération des mines illégales en Afrique de l’Ouest, est loin d’être une vue de l’esprit. Bien au contraire, c’est une triste réalité à laquelle
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