River Gee County – [July 4, 2025] – Local authorities in River Gee County have detained a truck belonging to the China Henan International Cooperation Group (CHICO) for allegedly transporting crushed rocks to an unspecified location without the necessary clearance.
The truck, with license plate H0142, was stopped by River Gee County Engineer, Jerry Sackor, in Sarbo Woffiken, situated approximately 15 kilometers from the county capital, Fish-Town.
According to the County Engineer, the vehicle was reportedly carrying crushed rocks sourced from the county, intended for road construction, but was heading to an unknown destination.
The action directly contradicts a directive issued by the Superintendent Mike T. Swengbe, which prohibits CHICO from distributing or selling construction materials, including sand and rocks, without prior authorization from the county administration.
The restrictions were put in place following numerous complaints from many residents about the illegal sale of materials meant for public infrastructure.
The truck is currently being held in Sarbo Woffiken, and an official investigation is underway to ascertain the details and individuals involved.
Meanwhile, the driver’s whereabouts remain unclear.
The China Henan International Cooperation Group (CHICO), a state-owned construction firm from China, has been active in Liberia since 2008. The company plays a crucial role in the road construction projects in southeastern Liberia, specifically the Pleebo Maryland to River Gee Kanweaken route.
However, for over a year, CHICO has reduced its operations on road conditions projects in the River Gee area, possibly due to pending project extensions.
Notably, CHICO has gained recognition for its involvement in significant road construction endeavors. In 2013, a Liberian newspaper honored the company as the construction company of the year for its adept management of road and bridge projects
