Police in Tarkwa have arrested people caught doing illegal small-scale mining.
The arrests happened during a special operation by the Tarkwa Divisional Police.
These miners were working in areas that are protected.
The Ghana Police Service confirmed that several individuals were taken into custody.
Police also seized equipment used for the illegal mining activities.
The operation aimed to stop unlawful mining that harms protected lands.
Further investigations are expected to follow the arrests.