Two individuals have been arrested for illegal mining. Environmental protection officers made the arrests.

The arrests happened in the Western Region. The two were found mining inside a protected forest reserve.

Illegal mining, often called galamsey, has been a serious issue. It causes a lot of damage to the environment.

Further details on the legal proceedings were not immediately available.

This action shows authorities are working to stop illegal mining.

Protecting forest reserves is important for the country's natural resources.