Police officers have disrupted illegal mining activities in the Eastern Region. The operation led to the arrest of several people involved in the trade.
The Ghana Police Service conducted the operation. They were working to stop illegal mining which is harmful to the environment.
Details about the exact number of arrests were not immediately available. The police have not released the names of those arrested.
Illegal mining, often called galamsey, has been a problem in Ghana. It pollutes water sources and damages land.
Authorities continue to work to stop these illegal activities across the country.
The police have stated their commitment to enforcing laws against illegal mining.