Five individuals accused of illegal mining have been taken to court. They appeared before the Tarkwa Circuit Court.
The court has decided to keep them in jail for now. This means they have been remanded in custody.
These five people are alleged to be involved in illegal mining activities. The alleged mining took place in the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality.
Charges against them include causing environmental degradation. This means they are accused of harming the land and natural surroundings.
The court filing indicates that the case will continue. No date for the next hearing was immediately available.
The Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality has been experiencing issues with illegal mining.