By Erica Apeatua Addo | GNA |Tarkwa (W/R), Feb. 10, – A Tarkwa circuit court has fined a Liberian GH¢ 18,000 or US$4,054.14 for mining illegally and causing harm. The convict, Paul Nakaah, unemployed, who pleaded guilty to the crime, in default would serve 48 months in prison. She said on January 11 this year, at about 1600 hrs, the complainant saw the convict prospecting for gold in front of his shop. The complainant then got closer to Nakaah and asked why he was searching for gold nuggets in front from his shop. ASP Essel-Dadzie said the complainant reported the case to the police and was issued with a medical report form to attend hospital for treatment.

Source: GNN Liberia February 11, 2018 09:00 UTC