Military officers have destroyed a Changfan machine operating on the Densu River at Tetegu near Weija, sparking fresh concerns over activities being carried out along the waterway.

The machine was reportedly being used for dredging, but the military intervention has raised questions about whether the operation was part of authorised flood-control activities or linked to illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.

The Presiding Member of the Weija Gbawe Municipal Assembly, Wilfred Ayitey Blankson, has, however, disputed claims that illegal mining is taking place at the site.

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According to a report by citinewsroom.com on September 4, 2026, Blankson, who is also the Assembly Member for the Weija Electoral Area, said the dredging activities were legitimate and had the knowledge and approval of the Assembly.

He said private individuals and entities were undertaking the exercise to remove accumulated silt from the river and improve its capacity to carry water.

Blankson explained that the intervention was particularly important for reducing the risk of flooding in communities along the Densu River during heavy rainfall and periods of spillage from the Weija Dam.

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