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By: Emmanuel Tarpeh Quiah
Maryland County Reporter
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Maryland- Police report have trashed citizens claims of Chinese Nationals having illegal mining activities at Chinese Camp, Pleebo City, Maryland County.

The Chinese Nationals were arrested following outcries and alarm raised by Citizens in the Chinese Camp area in Zone 9, Pleebo, during the morning hours of Saturday,  February 24, 2024.

The citizens accused those Chinese Nationals of doing illegal mining activities in the area.

The alarming situation drew the attention of the Police Chief Investigator in Pleebo, Detective CID  Jimmie T. Kaydor who led a team of joint security including local Authorities in Pleebo District, who proceeded on the scene and arrested the situation for investigation into the matter.

During the investigation, it was established:
* That two holes were Dug by an escavator.
* That Kata-kata machine was installed Over the hole, and A truck full of dirt was on the scene.

Upon this, the joint security and local Authority invited the manager Of the company Mr. Romeo Leo and Tao Yemie Chief Executive Officer of the SOAR Mining INC.

During police investigations, the company’s management told investigators that they are licensed mining company and they are collecting samples for testing at their residence and because of this the management decided to Dig the holes to curtail the water running in the community for hazard.

The management also told Police investigators that the dirt that was in the truck was taken from Grand Kru, for processing samples and when comparison was done, police investigators said it was proven that the dirt isn’t from Maryland as it was alleged by citizens and residents of Pleebo.

According to Police report, there were no mining activities been carried on at the site as been alarmed by citizens of the community, noting that the management were advised to close down the holes until proper negotiations is made to continue with their processes.