Police have arrested four individuals in Wassa Akropong in the Western Region. They are suspected of being involved in illegal mining operations.
The Western Region police conducted a special operation targeting illegal mining, often called galamsey. This operation led to the arrests.
The arrested individuals are believed to be running illegal mining sites. Further details about the sites were not immediately available from the Ghana Police Service.
These arrests are part of ongoing efforts by law enforcement to curb illegal mining activities. Such activities are known to cause environmental damage in the affected areas.
The police are continuing their work to ensure mining laws are followed. Investigations into the operations of the arrested individuals are underway.