Abrewa Ne Nkran: A Hidden Community Linked to Illegal Mining and Criminal Activities
Abrewa Ne Nkran is an unregistered settlement in Ghana, reportedly formed by both Ghanaian citizens and foreign nationals engaged in illegal gold mining—commonly known as galamsey—within protected forest reserves. The community lacks basic social infrastructure such as schools, healthcare facilities, clean water, and proper housing, and it does not appear in any official national documentation or planning records.
Investigations by Bossu News reveal that the area is not only notorious for unlawful mining activities but is also associated with a range of serious criminal offenses, including human trafficking, child abuse, prostitution, and money laundering. These illicit operations thrive in the absence of law enforcement oversight, allowing criminal networks to operate with impunity.
A significant portion of the population in Abrewa Ne Nkran is believed to be made up of foreign nationals from neighboring West African countries. Many residents are actively involved in galamsey operations, which continue to degrade the environment, pollute water bodies, and threaten biodiversity within Ghana’s forest reserves.
The existence of this hidden enclave raises urgent questions about border control, law enforcement, and the effectiveness of national anti-galamsey campaigns. Authorities are being urged to intensify surveillance, enforce existing mining regulations, and initiate proper resettlement and rehabilitation programs for communities like Abrewa Ne Nkran that have been overtaken by illegal activities.
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