Military officers have destroyed a Changfan machine being used for dredging activities on the Densu River at Tetegu near Weija.
The development comes amid concerns over activities being carried out on the Densu River, with reports suggesting that illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, is taking place in parts of the waterway.
However, the Presiding Member of the Weija Gbawe Municipal Assembly, Wilfred Ayitey Blankson, has rejected the reports, insisting that the activities are legitimate dredging works intended to remove silt from the river and reduce the risk of flooding.
Mr Blankson, who is also the Assembly Member for the Weija Electoral Area, told Citi News that the dredging is being undertaken by private entities and individuals with the knowledge and approval of the Assembly.
He explained that the exercise is aimed at mitigating flooding and protecting communities along the Densu River, particularly during periods of heavy rainfall and spillage from the Weija Dam.
The military’s move to destroy the Changfan machine, however, raises questions over the nature of the activities being carried out on the river and whether the equipment is being used for authorised dredging or illegal mining.
The development is expected to bring renewed attention to activities along the Densu River and the measures being taken to protect the waterway and surrounding communities.
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