Police have arrested 15 people at an illegal mining site. The operation took place in the Tarkwa Nsueam Municipality.
This action was taken by the Ghana Police Service. They discovered the illegal mining activity on their patrol.
The arrested individuals were found actively engaged in illegal mining when police arrived at the scene.
Several mining tools and equipment were taken away by the police.
The police stated that these items will be used as evidence in the ongoing investigation.
This bust is part of a wider effort by the Ghana Police Service to stop illegal mining activities.
Illegal mining, often called galamsey, causes significant damage to the environment.
Authorities are committed to prosecuting those involved in such activities to protect natural resources.