Police in the Eastern Region have arrested ten individuals. They are suspected of engaging in illegal mining.
The arrests took place in Kroboti. This follows a police operation.
The operation aimed to stop illegal mining activities in the area.
The Ghana Police Service stated the suspects were engaging in mining without authorization.
Further details on the specific mining site were not immediately released.
The suspects are now in police custody.
Investigations are ongoing into the extent of the alleged illegal mining operations.
The Ghana Police Service is committed to combating illegal mining.