Monrovia, Liberia – Nine Liberian nationals have been returned to Liberia by the United States Government after completing prison terms for a series of criminal offenses committed during their stay abroad.
The deportees arrived in the country on Thursday, April 23, through Roberts International Airport, where they were received by officers of the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS). Their removal from the U.S. follows convictions tied to a wide range of crimes, including robbery, weapons-related violations, sexual assault, aggravated assault, kidnapping, burglary, fraud, and driving under the influence (DUI).
Authorities further disclosed that some of the individuals were also linked to offenses such as domestic violence, drug trafficking, identity theft, resisting arrest, larceny, and making false statements.
The LIS explained that deportations of this kind are usually carried out on chartered flights under the watch of U.S. security personnel, with repatriation only taking place after offenders have fully served their sentences.
Upon arrival in Liberia, the group was handed over to the Liberia National Police (LNP) for identification procedures, including fingerprinting, documentation, and background verification. After these processes are completed, the individuals are released to their families under the supervision of immigration authorities.
Officials say the process is designed to uphold accountability while also creating a pathway for the deportees to reintegrate into Liberian society.
