Police have arrested two men in Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality. They were found operating an illegal mining site.
The suspects were excavating gold ore. They did not have the required permits to conduct mining activities.
The Ghana Police Service discovered the illegal operation during a patrol.
Authorities have seized mining equipment from the site.
The suspects are currently in police custody.
An investigation into the full extent of the operation is underway.
Illegal mining, known as galamsey, is a significant environmental and economic issue in Ghana.
The government continues to work to stop these illegal activities and protect natural resources.