The police have arrested two men for their alleged involvement in illegal mining. The arrests occurred within a protected forest reserve located in the Western Region.
Authorities found the suspects on the site with mining equipment and excavators. The police stated that mining activities were taking place in a restricted forest area.
The individuals are currently in police custody. Investigations into the full extent of their operation are underway.
This action follows increased efforts by the Ghana Police Service to combat illegal mining activities across the country.