Two people have been arrested in the Ashanti Region. A team of police and military officers apprehended them.
The arrests are linked to alleged involvement in illegal small-scale mining operations. These activities are often referred to as galamsey.
Illegal mining continues to cause serious problems for the environment. It also presents a challenge to security forces in the area.
The Ghana Police Service is continuing to address these illegal activities. Operations are ongoing to curb the menace.
Further details about the arrested individuals have not yet been released.
The authorities are committed to protecting the country's natural resources.
Illegal mining pollutes water bodies and destroys farmlands.
The government has intensified efforts to stop these illicit practices.