River Gee County Superintendent Mike T. Swengbe has sounded a strong warning against illegal mining activities in the county, threatening harsh legal actions against violators and ordering the immediate halt of all unauthorized mining operations.
In a press statement issued Monday, Superintendent Swengbe expressed deep concern over the alarming rise in illicit mining practices, which he said are destroying the environment and undermining the county’s economic stability. He warned that anyone caught participating in illegal mining will face brutal consequences under the law.
“We will not stand by and watch our rivers and land be destroyed by greedy individuals,” Supt. Swengbe declared. “The days of illegal mining in River Gee are over. We are taking action now.”
The Superintendent particularly condemned the use of “dragging”—a destructive method of mining that damages riverbanks and pollutes water sources. He described the technique as a major threat to the ecosystem and public health.
Supt. Swengbe called on the Ministry of Mines and Energy, local security apparatus, and community leaders to step up enforcement, conduct site verifications, and ensure that only legally registered miners operate in the region.
It may be recalled in early January 2025, Media reports however, linked the River Gee Superintendent to these activities, claiming that he had been benefiting from illicit mining in the county something, which has yet been proven. On a contrary The River Gee County Superintendent has now kick against such act.
Authorities have begun mobilizing to implement the directive, with the aim of restoring order to the mining sector and safeguarding Liberia’s natural resources for future generations.
