GANTA, NIMBA COUNTY – Officers of the Nimba County Detachment of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) have arrested a 28-year-old suspect, Abraham Kamara, after seizing a large quantity of the controlled substance Tramadol during a routine search operation at the Ganta Main Border.
The arrest took place around 4:00 PM as Kamara was en route from neighboring Guinea to Liberia. Authorities reported that upon inspection, the suspect was found carrying 100 boxes, equivalent to 1,000 strips of Tramadol. The confiscated drugs are estimated to have a street value of LD$200,000, approximately USD 1,052.60.
Mr. Kamara has been formally investigated and charged with possession of illicit drugs and has since been forwarded to the Ganta Magisterial Court for trial under Liberian law.
The LDEA has urged citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious or drug-related activities. The public can contact the agency through its dedicated hotline at 0777-133-333.
LDEA officials emphasized that the operation is part of ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in Liberia and protect communities from the growing threat of illicit substances. This arrest underscores the agency’s commitment to ensuring public safety and upholding the rule of law in Nimba County and beyond.
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