Law enforcement officers arrested five people involved in illegal mining. The arrests took place in the Tarkwa Nsuaem municipality.
The individuals were caught operating illegal mining sites. This activity is also known as galamsey.
Illegal mining has been a long standing problem in the Tarkwa Nsuaem region.
Authorities are continuing their efforts to stop these unlawful mining activities.
The suspects have been taken into police custody.
Further investigations are underway to identify other individuals involved.
The Ghana Police Service has stated that such operations pose significant environmental risks.