During the raid, EPA officials found evidence that the mine was operating without proper authorization and using cyanide, a highly toxic chemical banned in Liberia due to its devastating impact on water sources and human health. The agency described the situation as “unacceptable,” stressing that such practices not only endanger local communities but also undermine national laws meant to protect the environment. The incident has intensified public debate about foreign-owned mining operations and the need for stronger enforcement of environmental regulations.

Nemenlah Cyrus Harmon reports in this social media Video. To read more about this story click this link:This is unacceptable: Inside the Environmental Protection Authority Raid That Exposed an Illegal Chinese-Owned Gold Mine Using a Banned Chemicali – FrontPage Africa Online

This story was produced in collaboration with New Narratives as part of the Investigating Liberia Project. Funding was provided by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency. The funders had no say in the story’s content.