Saraya : 32 dragues détruites lors d’une opération contre l’orpaillage clandestin sur la Falémé.
The fight against illegal mining continues along the Falémé River. The Kédougou gendarmerie legion is stepping up its operations in the field. For example, a detachment from GARSI 2, based in Saïnsoutou, conducted a dismantling operation on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, which resulted in the destruction of 32 dredges used in gold mining.
New offensive against illegal gold mining in the department of Saraya. As part of the application of the decree prohibiting all mining activity along the Falémé, the GARSI 2 detachment, based in Saïnsoutou, carried out a dismantling operation on the banks of the river, near the village of Saïnsoutou, in the commune of Missirah Sirimana.
Conducted from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., this operation followed information indicating a resurgence of gold mining activities on the left bank of the Falémé.
On the ground, GARSI 2 elements proceeded to destroy 32 dredges, equipment used for gold extraction in the riverbed.
This operation is part of the monitoring and security system for the Falémé, aimed at enforcing the ban on mining activities in this area and combating illegal gold panning practices.
No incidents were reported during the operation.
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