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RM-A24 · Reforms

Anti-illegal mining operations, January to June 2026

In progressChecked 15 Jul 2026Level 1 of 4: Reported by the ministry

Progress

207 arrests, 78 excavators seized and 90 immobilised, 2,800 chanfang machines destroyed and 112 pump-action rifles recovered. Seized water pumps were handed to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture for irrigation. Forest reserve operations separately led to 258 arrests.

  1. Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources at the Government Accountability Series, 15 July 2026

    15 July 2026
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  2. Next: Not yet reported

Progress over time

2 dated progress points on record

Jul 2026Jul 2026

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