Monrovia – The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has rejected allegations that its Officer-in-Charge, Deputy Commissioner of Police Fitzgerald T. M. Biago received a Toyota pickup truck from an individual allegedly linked to drug trafficking.
The allegations were made by political activist Martin K. N. Kollie, who claimed that the LDEA chief received benefits from individuals connected to an alleged cocaine trafficking network.
In a lengthy social media post, Kollie further alleged that George Wha Harris, also known as Leroy Harris, who has been charged in connection with an ongoing narcotics investigation, maintained relationships with senior security officials, including Biago.
The allegations have since circulated widely on social media and other platforms.
However, in a press release issued Friday, August 7, the LDEA described the claim as false, maintaining that it has not been supported by any verifiable evidence.
The Agency said Biago, who serves as a Deputy Commissioner of Police, categorically denies receiving or accepting the vehicle described in the allegation. According to the LDEA, he also did not authorize anyone to receive the vehicle on his behalf.
“The LDEA is not aware of any credible record, documentation, or evidence substantiating the claim,” the Agency said.
The drug enforcement agency acknowledged that public officials must remain subject to legitimate scrutiny, while urging anyone with credible evidence of misconduct to submit it to the appropriate investigative authorities for independent investigation.
“The LDEA recognizes that public officials must remain open to legitimate scrutiny. For that reason, any person possessing credible evidence of misconduct is encouraged to submit it to the appropriate investigative authority for an independent and lawful review,” the statement said.
The Agency emphasized that serious allegations should be tested against evidence and due process rather than repeated as established facts without verification.
The LDEA also reaffirmed its “zero tolerance” policy toward corruption, misconduct and collusion with criminal networks, stressing that the standard applies to every officer regardless of rank.
“These standards apply to every officer, regardless of rank, and any substantiated violation will be addressed in accordance with law and established disciplinary procedures,” the Agency said.
The LDEA further appealed to the public and media to verify allegations before publishing or sharing them, particularly when unsubstantiated claims could prejudice ongoing investigations, damage reputations or undermine public confidence in national security institutions.
The Agency clarified that its call for verification is not intended to restrict lawful criticism or responsible journalism, but rather to reinforce what it described as the shared responsibility to distinguish allegations from established facts.
As Liberia intensifies its efforts to combat drug trafficking, the LDEA urged members of the public to continue reporting suspicious activities through its hotlines: 0777-133-333 / 0888-133-333.
