Eight people have been arrested by security forces for illegal mining. This happened in the Eastern Region.
The arrests were made by a combined team of military soldiers and police officers. They were acting on intelligence about illegal mining activities.
The operations took place in designated forest reserves. These areas are protected by law.
The individuals were found engaged in small-scale mining without authorization. Ghana has strict laws against illegal mining, often called galamsey.
The arrested individuals are currently in police custody. Further investigations are being carried out by the authorities.
This action is part of ongoing efforts to stop illegal mining. Such activities harm the environment and natural resources.
The security forces stated their commitment to enforcing laws against illegal mining. They will continue operations to protect forest reserves.
More information is expected as the investigation progresses.