Authorities have arrested four individuals in connection with illegal mining. The arrests took place in a forest reserve near Tarkwa.
A joint task force comprising military personnel and police officers conducted the operation. They were acting on intelligence about mining activities in a prohibited area.
The arrested individuals were found engaging in illegal mining. This activity is often referred to as galamsey in Ghana.
During the operation, mining equipment was seized. Materials used for the illegal mining were also confiscated.
The area where the arrests occurred is a designated forest reserve. Mining in such protected areas is against the law.
The Ghana Police Service is leading the investigation into the matter.
Further actions are expected as investigations continue.
This operation is part of ongoing efforts to combat illegal mining across the country.