Authorities arrested a suspect in the Ashanti Region for illegal mining. The suspect is accused of operating an illegal mining site.
The mining activity is also accused of polluting a river in the region.
Environmental officials are on site. They are working to determine how much damage the river has suffered.
The Ghana Police Service is leading the investigation.
Further details about the suspect and the specific location have not been released.
Illegal mining, known as galamsey, has been a significant environmental concern in Ghana for years.
The practice often leads to the destruction of landscapes and contamination of water bodies.
Government agencies continue efforts to combat illegal mining activities across the country.
The suspect will face charges related to illegal mining and environmental pollution.