Police in the Ashanti Region have arrested four people. They are accused of illegal mining.
The arrests took place on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred at a riverbank. This was in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command conducted a dawn raid. This led to the apprehension of the suspects.
The individuals were allegedly engaged in illegal mining activities.
Investigations into the illegal mining operation are currently underway.