Four people have been arrested by the Western North Regional Police. They are suspected of taking part in illegal mining activities.
The arrests were made during an operation by the police. The operation aimed to stop galamsey in the region.
Details about the specific location of the arrests within the Western North Region were not immediately available.
The police have not yet released the names of the four arrested individuals.
This operation is part of ongoing efforts by authorities to combat illegal mining across the country.
Illegal mining, often called galamsey, has caused significant environmental damage in Ghana.
The suspects are expected to face charges related to their alleged involvement in illegal mining.
The Ghana Police Service stated that such operations will continue to enforce mining laws.