A farmer has been sent to prison for illegal mining. The Tarkwa Circuit Court handed down the sentence.
The court found the farmer guilty of engaging in illegal mining activities. This practice is often referred to as galamsey.
The farmer received a two-year jail sentence. The court also imposed a financial penalty.
Illegal mining causes damage to the environment and water sources. It is a serious crime in Ghana.
The sentence was handed down to remind others of the consequences of such actions.
The Ghana Police Service continues to work to stop illegal mining operations across the country.