Authorities in Tarkwa have arrested two individuals accused of operating an illegal mining site. The arrests were made during a raid by a joint police and military team.
The operation targeted unlicensed mining activities in the Western Region. The joint task force apprehended the suspects at the site.
Details regarding the specific charges are expected from the Ghana Police Service. Further investigations are ongoing to identify other individuals involved in the illegal operation.
This action is part of ongoing efforts to combat illegal mining, also known as galamsey, in the region. Such activities are known to cause environmental damage.