As a way of enhancing the work of drug enforcement officers, President Joseph N. Boakai has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to building a safer and drug-free Liberia, as he officially turned over 15 new operational vehicles to the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA). The ceremony, held on the grounds of the Executive Mansion, underscored the…
It appears that the sale and distribution of drugs is not limited to the youngsters but also the elderly, especially women. One of such elderly woman caught in the sale of illegal substance is 70-year-old Lucy S. Morris The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), through its Special Drug Squad confiscated KUSH valued at over a…
The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) Clay Checkpoint Detachment in Bomi County has arrested, investigated, and forwarded to court a 45-year-old woman linked to a large quantity of Tramadol concealed in several gallons of red oil. According to the LDEA, officers on routine vehicle inspection uncovered the drugs hidden inside gallons containing red oil. According…
The Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) has with immediate effect disrobed one of its officers, Mr. Edward K. Dagoseh, following his arrest in connection with an alleged drug trafficking case in Grand Cape Mount County. According to a release issued by the LIS, Mr. Dagoseh was apprehended by joint security forces on Thursday, September 25, 2025,…
The war on illicit drugs seems to be gaining momentum as the interim team at the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) is leaving no stone unturned in the fight. Leading by example, six officers assigned in Bomi County have tested positive for illicit drugs from a random testing exercise authorized by the acting leadership and…
The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency has appealed to the people of Nimba County, urging them to take ownership and actively support the agency’s efforts to combat the growing threat of illicit drugs in Liberia. According to a press release, the Officer-in-Charge of LDEA, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Fitzgerald T.M. Biago, reminded citizens that the fight against…
As the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) launched a manhunt for a notorious drug dealer in Ganta, Nimba County, the Officer-in-Charge, Fitzgerald Biago, has assured that the suspect will be rearrested and brought to justice. According to an LDEA release, the decision to launch a manhunt for Charles Taylor followed his escape from a holding…
A high-level team from the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) conducted a successful community engagement in the King Gray Community of Paynesville over the weekend, a community often referred to as a hub for illicit drug activities. According to a press release, the engagement yielded positive results, as the leadership and citizens of King Gray…
A Kenyan woman identified as Larnard Bonancy Arondo has been found guilty on all three counts, including importation of drugs, criminal conspiracy, and facilitation, after attempting to smuggle heroin worth US$388,890 through Roberts International Airport (RIA) in February 2025. According to a recent press release, the verdict, secured by the Ministry of Justice in collaboration…
