An alleged leader of an illegal mining group has been arrested. This happened during an operation by the Anti-Illegal Mining task force.
The arrest occurred in the Western Region. This area is known for illegal mining.
The task force said the suspect is believed to be a main financier. This means the person allegedly provided money for illegal mining.
Further details about the operation were not immediately released by authorities.
The Western Region has been a focus for efforts to stop illegal mining.
This arrest is part of ongoing efforts by the government to combat illegal mining across the country.
The suspect is expected to face charges related to illegal mining.