Barely a month following the seizure of a US$19.2 million worth of cocaine shipment at the Roberts International Airport, the Government of Liberia has again announced the interception of what is believed to be one of the largest suspected cocaine shipments seized in the country in recent years.
Information Minister Jerolinmek M. Piah on Tuesday, speaking at the regular Ministry of Information press briefing, disclosed that the operation was carried out by the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) as part of ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and transnational organized crime.
According to the Minister, two suspects have been arrested in connection with the seizure and are currently in the custody of the LDEA as investigations continue. According to reports, the two persons, including Spanish and Colombian nationals, were also arrested with firearms in a joint security operation.
The government says the successful operation demonstrates its continued commitment to strengthening law enforcement and protecting Liberians from the harmful effects of illicit drugs. Officials have assured the public that additional information will be released as the investigation progresses. The LDEA has urged citizens to remain vigilant and continue supporting law enforcement agencies by reporting suspicious drug-related activities.
Minister Piah officially confirmed a major narcotics seizure in Duazon, Margibi County, describing it as potentially one of the largest drug busts in Liberia’s history. The announcement signals another significant breakthrough for the government’s anti-narcotics campaign amid growing public concern over drug trafficking.
Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, Minister Piah disclosed that the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), in coordination with other security agencies, intercepted and seized a huge consignment of drugs believed to be cocaine.
He noted that it could be the highest quantity of drugs confiscated by the government in recent years. Authorities said the exact type and quantity of narcotics seized have not yet been publicly disclosed. Meanwhile, forensic testing is currently underway and a full inventory, including the estimated street value and classification of the drugs, will be released once processing is complete.
Security sources indicated that the operation was intelligence-led and targeted suspected traffickers along the Monrovia-Kakata corridor, a route that has become a known transit point for narcotics.
Previous high-profile busts in Liberia have involved cocaine, heroin, and large quantities of synthetic drugs such as kush. The LDEA is expected to provide a detailed update, including evidence presentation, in the coming days.
