On Monday, September 1, 2025, the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) took a major step toward reform as its interim leadership, in partnership with Africa Union Trading Company, Inc., conducted the first round of mandatory drug testing for employees at the agency’s headquarters in Monrovia.
The exercise started with the three interim directors and moved on to sectional heads, senior officers, and junior staff, bringing the total number of employees tested on day one to more than 70. According to officials, the results from this initial round showed that every officer tested negative for illegal substances.
Interim leaders of the LDEA described the exercise as a vital move to strengthen accountability, transparency, and discipline within the agency. “This is not a one-time measure,” the leadership stressed, noting that random tests will be introduced periodically to reinforce discipline and maintain public trust.
The program will continue in other parts of Montserrado County before expanding to Liberia’s remaining 14 counties. The long-term plan, officials explained, is to ensure that every officer meets the highest standards of integrity and professionalism as the LDEA pushes forward in the fight against drug trafficking and abuse.
Both the LDEA and Africa Union Trading Company, Inc. reaffirmed their joint commitment to building a drug-free workforce, arguing that credibility within the agency is essential for protecting communities across the country.
