The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has officially charged Quita Dolo Kosso, a 39-year-old Liberian national, and forwarded her to the RIA Magisterial Court following her high-profile arrest for trafficking over 3.3 kilograms of cocaine into Liberia.
Kosso was apprehended on July 12, 2025, upon arrival at Roberts International Airport (RIA) on Kenya Airways Flight KQ887, which had originated from Bangkok, Thailand. During a routine inspection, LDEA agents discovered 3.355 kilograms of cocaine concealed in her luggage, with a total street value of approximately US$181,008.00.
In the days following her arrest, the suspect reportedly fell ill while in LDEA custody. Her legal team, led by Cllr. Lafayette Gould and Julius R. Addy, formally requested medical attention on July 16, a request which was approved by the LDEA. Kosso received treatment at JFK Medical Center, and her medical report is now on file with the agency.
On July 21, 2025, the LDEA formally charged and forwarded Kosso to court under multiple provisions of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Liberia, including:
Section 14.83 – Trafficking and Importation Section 14.85 – Sales, Distribution, Administration, Delivery, and Transportation Section 14.89 – Possession Section 10.2 – Criminal Conspiracy
These charges are categorized as non-bailable offenses under Liberia’s revised and strengthened anti-drug laws.
The LDEA reiterated its unwavering commitment to rooting out drug trafficking in the country and emphasized that the legal process will take its full course in both the Kosso case and that of Tony Obi, a Nigerian national arrested in a related bribery attempt to secure Kosso’s release.
“Our fight against illicit drugs is not just about arrests, it’s about accountability, law enforcement, and protecting the integrity of our borders. We urge the public to trust the court process and continue reporting suspicious activity,” the LDEA stated.
To support ongoing efforts, citizens are encouraged to report drug-related activities by calling the LDEA hotline at 0777-133-333.
Together, we can build a drug-free Liberia.
