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Dredges, gold seized following crackdown on illegal Puruni operation

By Staff Editor Sat, September 19 2026, 4:45 PM GMT-4

The Ministry of Natural Resources today reported the seizure of two water dredges and a quantity of gold after dismantling another illegal mining operation along the Puruni River.

A release from the ministry said that the exercise was conducted by the Enforcement Department of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) with support from the Guyana Police Force on September 17, 2026.

The team focused on mining activities within the river’s buffer zone.

Three persons associated with the operations were escorted to Puruni Landing by the police where investigations are ongoing.

The ministry reminded all stakeholders of their obligation to comply with mining laws and regulations.

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