The issue of illegal mining around the Country by foreigners seems to be a serious issue affected the growth of the Liberian economy, specifically coastal counties referencing Grand Kru County, a situation that has drawn the attention of one of its lawmakers Representative Fonati Koffa. Speaking further in the County, Representative Koffa said he will intensify appeal to authorities of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) and the Liberian National Police (LNP) to increase the presence of security officers in the county. He told reporter during a press conference that due to the porosity of Liberia’s border in that county people from different background and nationality crossed into the country, especially into Grand Kru County to do illegal business. The Grand Kru County lawmaker said his Easter Holiday Tour uncovered several issues but security and boarder porosity are the most urgent especially the illegal crossing of foreigners who are raping the forest off its minerals for their personal benefits. Meanwhile, Representative Koffa disclosed that assessment team is already in the district to lay the grounds work for the kick start of his housing project.

Source: GNN Liberia April 09, 2018 10:18 UTC