The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) Grand Gedeh Detachment has arrested 34-year-old Liberian driver Dalieh Dickson at the Toe’s Town (Cestoe) Gate while he was traveling from Monrovia to Maryland County. He was found in possession of 7 raw wraps of cocaine weighing 64.5 grams, valued at LRD 661,770 (USD 3,483). The suspect is under…
The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has forwarded two Guineans to court for illegal possession of narcotics worth over L$585,200. According to an LDEA release, Amadu Diallo, 35, and Safiatu Diallo, 33, were taken to the Paynesville Magisterial Court for prosecution. The suspects were arrested on November 13, 2025, in the Red Light community by…
The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has intensified its nationwide crackdown on illicit drugs, maintaining its zero-tolerance stance against drug trafficking and abuse. According to a press release, LDEA officers arrested a 49-year-old woman identified as Cole in a plain view operation on November 5, 2025. The suspect was found in possession of 644 grams…
The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has forwarded three suspects to court after they were arrested and investigated for being in possession of narcotic substances (Kush). The suspects were arrested in the King Gray and New Kru Town communities. A press release issued on November 4, 2025, identified the suspects as Owen Togba, 29, James…
The Ganta Detachment of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has made a major breakthrough in its ongoing crackdown on illegal drug trafficking, arresting a vehicle carrying a significant quantity of narcotics in Nimba County. According to the LDEA Nimba Detachment, a total of 299 packs of Taramaking 250mg, a controlled substance, were discovered concealed…
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…
