Interpol, West Africa and Illegal Mining

Interpol cracks down on illegal mining in West Africa as police make 200 arrests
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
Mass Arrests in West Africa Illegal Mining Operation
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.
Interpol arrests at least 200 in 4 West African countries during operations against illegal mining
Operations code-named Sanu carried out in Burkina Faso, Gambia, Guinea, Senegal from June to October last year - Anadolu Ajansı
Nearly 200 arrested in West Africa crackdown on illegal gold and sand mining
Interpol, which coordinated the West African police operation dubbed “Sanu, " announced the move on Tuesday.
The rise of illegal gold mining in Africa
In South Africa, a months-long standoff between police and illegal gold miners has resulted in over 100 deaths. This surge in illegal gold mining has highlighted the growing dangers of the industry. Zinhle Essamuah traveled to West Africa to explore the forces driving the dark side of the gold rush.
The Perils Of S. Africa's Illegal Mining Sector
The derelict Stilfontein shaft, which became a hell hole for hundreds of trapped miners, is just one of 6,000 that have been abandoned by South Africa's gold extraction companies.
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