An Accra Circuit Court has handed down a 10-year prison sentence to two individuals. The sentence was for their involvement in illegal mining operations.
The court found both men guilty of several charges related to their mining activities. These included the destruction of land and the pollution of important water sources.
The illegal mining took place in the Tarkwa Nsueam Municipality. This area is known for its mining activities.
The Judicial Service stated that the imprisonment aims to deter others from engaging in similar harmful practices.
Illegal mining, often called galamsey, has been a major concern for environmental protection in Ghana.
Authorities continue to work to combat these activities and protect natural resources.