Three people have been arrested during an operation against suspected illegal mining in the Atewa Forest Reserve in the Eastern Region.
According to Atinka Online and Chale News, the arrests followed the launch of Operation Green Shield by the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) on 27 October 2026.
The operation involves military personnel and anti-illegal mining operatives deployed to the forest reserve.
The authorities are targeting suspected illegal mining activities within the protected area.
Both outlets reported that three people were arrested during the operation.
The reports did not establish the identities of those arrested or confirm that formal criminal charges had been filed.
The three individuals remain suspects, and no court determination of guilt has been reported.