Eight people have been arrested by the NAIMOS taskforce. They are suspected of illegal mining.
The arrests happened on Tuesday, July 29. The location was Sikaniasem in the Akontombra District of the Western North Region.
The taskforce targeted illegal mining activities. These activities were reportedly harming a local stream and a nearby forest.
The operation was conducted by the NAIMOS taskforce.
Authorities are investigating the alleged illegal mining.
Further details about the legal proceedings are expected.