Five people have been arrested by the Eastern Regional Police. They are accused of illegally mining in the Akyem Manso forest reserve.
The arrests took place during a special operation conducted by a police task force. This happened at night.
The police team was on an operation to stop illegal mining activities. These activities are harmful to the environment and protected areas.
The Akyem Manso forest reserve is a crucial natural resource. Illegal mining activities can cause significant damage.
The arrested individuals are facing charges related to their alleged involvement in the mining operations. They will go through the legal process.
Further investigations are underway to determine the full extent of the illegal mining. Authorities are committed to protecting forest reserves.