Police officers from the Ashanti Regional Command have stopped an illegal mining operation. The raid took place in the Bosomtwe District of the Ashanti Region.
During the operation, authorities arrested twelve individuals suspected of engaging in illegal mining.
Various mining equipment was discovered and secured by the police at the scene.
The Ghana Police Service stated that the operation was part of ongoing efforts to combat illegal mining activities in the region.
Further investigations into the individuals and the operation are underway.