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A new wave of scrutiny hits Liberia’s drug fight as the LDEA confirms that Clifford Payne, though not linked to drug trafficking or bribery, will face charges for allegedly trying to obstruct the prosecution of a suspect arrested with 12 grams of high-value kush. The agency says interference of any kind is a crime on its own and will not be overlooked.

A tragic incident in Todee District has left a community in shock after a man allegedly killed his wife during a dispute over a mobile phone. Residents are demanding justice, an autopsy, and stronger police presence as questions grow over the slow response of authorities.

A High Court judge has sentenced Liberian hairdresser Zainab Donzo to 20 years in prison after she pleaded guilty to transporting 1.9kg of cocaine in four compressed parcels. Donzo, a mother of three, asked for mercy, but the court said the gravity of drug offences outweighed the mitigation. The cocaine has been ordered turned over to the NDLEA for destruction.

Notorious robbery suspect Lassannah Kromah, alias “Laso,” has been charged and sent to court on multiple counts including armed robbery, theft, and fraud. His arrest followed a major LNP operation that recovered 17 stolen motorbikes from his residence. Victims of motorbike theft are urged to visit LNP Headquarters with proper documents to reclaim their property.

Liberia’s Asset Recovery Taskforce has indicted former Chief of Protocol Finda Bundoo, her daughter, and over 40 others for alleged money laundering, economic sabotage, and theft of public funds. Investigators say Bundoo’s companies were used to hide millions in assets and luxury properties acquired between 2020 and 2023. AREPT says the move marks a major step in Liberia’s fight to reclaim stolen wealth and enforce public accountability.

Magistrate Ben Barco has reversed his earlier decision and reinstated criminal charges against Miss Liberia 1st Runner-Up, Kindness Wilson. The Monrovia City Court is expected to reopen her assault case in the coming days following the magistrate’s ruling to rescind his previous judgment that dismissed the case for delay.

The Liberia National Police has recovered seventeen stolen motorbikes following a major anti-robbery operation in Montserrado County. Suspect Lassannah Kromah, alias “Laso,” was arrested for allegedly buying and reselling stolen bikes with fake receipts. Victims of motorbike theft are urged to visit LNP headquarters with proper documents to reclaim their property.

Seven people, including one woman, have been arrested and sent to the Monrovia Central Prison for allegedly disrupting a court-ordered eviction on November 1. According to police, the group was seen wielding cutlasses and causing a public disturbance before officers intervened.

Gandersville, once known as a crime-ridden “No-Go Zone,” is now a safe community. Over 50 notorious criminals and drug dealers have been arrested under Supt. Harrison Archie Nyenatoh’s leadership, restoring peace and security along the Japan Freeway corridor.

The LDEA has declared its former Grand Bassa County Commander, S/Agt. Alfred Lackay, wanted for allegedly transferring over US$10,000 from a suspected drug dealer’s phone. The agency warns the public not to engage with him in its name and urges anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact the LDEA or LNP immediately.