Four individuals have been arrested by the Tarkwa Divisional Police. They are accused of participating in illegal mining.
The arrests took place during a police operation. This operation aimed to stop illegal mining in the Tarkwa Nsueam Municipality.
The Ghana Police Service has not yet released specific details about the operation or the evidence gathered.
Illegal mining, often called galamsey, causes significant environmental damage and water pollution in Ghana.
Authorities are working to combat this ongoing issue across the country.
The arrested individuals will face legal proceedings related to their alleged involvement.