Four men have been remanded by a Tarkwa Circuit Court. They are accused of conducting illegal mining operations.
The arrests took place in the Western Region. Police conducted a crackdown on illegal mining activities.
The court did not grant them bail. They will remain in custody while the case proceeds.
The specific location of the alleged illegal mining was not detailed in the court filing.
Illegal mining, often referred to as galamsey, has been a persistent environmental and security concern in Ghana.
Authorities continue efforts to combat these activities across various regions.
The legal proceedings are ongoing.