However, the children have been released by the police, leaving one Seth Adjei Boahen, 29, who was with them.
Control boards of the two excavators were removed and other mining equipment used for their activities were confiscated and handed over to the police.
Leader of the Operation Vanguard, Colonel Ayisi Amoah was concerned why some illegal mining operators are bent on undermining the President’s quest to end galamsey menace in the country.
Meanwhile, police have indicated that Seth Adjei Boateng will be processed for court to answer charges against him.
Last modified on Friday, 04 May 2018