Seven individuals have been given jail sentences by a court in the Western Region. They were found guilty of illegal mining activities.
The court imposed different jail terms on each of the seven people.
These sentences were handed down as part of a wider effort by authorities to stop illegal mining, often called 'galamsey'.
Illegal mining causes damage to the environment and water sources.
The judgement highlights the ongoing commitment of the judicial system to address this issue.
This decision sends a strong message to others involved in illegal mining activities.
The efforts to combat 'galamsey' are being intensified across the country.