Galamsey operations involve the use of mercury and other chemicals to extract gold from the earth.
These toxic substances are often washed into nearby water bodies, contaminating them.
The mercury used in the process poses a severe threat to aquatic life and can accumulate in fish, making them unsafe for consumption.
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