Browsing: LDEA

A Liberian man known on Facebook as Kuku Pushu alleges he was violently detained and paraded by LDEA officers in Monrovia after being mistaken for a drug dealer. He claims he was handcuffed for hours, beaten, and humiliated in public, despite having no illegal substances. Authorities have not responded.

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.

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.

LDEA officers in Zwedru have arrested five Guinean nationals for drug-related offenses, seizing Tramadol, cash, ammunition, and a firearm during a search operation at Polgal Pharmacy. The suspects are in custody as investigations continue.

Liberia’s Education Ministry has shut down plans for mandatory drug testing in schools, saying no such policy was ever approved. The Ministry insists decisions like this must be based on solid research and evidence, not haste. Meanwhile, a committee led by the Health Ministry is now working to strengthen school health clubs and curb drug abuse among students.

The LDEA plans to introduce mandatory drug testing for all students in Liberia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and MCSS, as part of a national effort to combat youth drug abuse through prevention and early intervention.

The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency has arrested 70-year-old Lucy S. Morris in West Point after officers discovered Kush worth over L$1 million hidden in nine mineral water bottles. The suspect is under investigation and will be sent to court as the LDEA steps up efforts to dismantle drug trafficking networks across Liberia.

The Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has arrested a 45-year-old woman after officers found a large quantity of Tramadol hidden in gallons of red oil. The drugs are valued at over 900,000 LRD. Authorities urge citizens to report suspicious activity to fight illegal drug trafficking.

LDEA Seizes 40 Cartons of Tramadol Hidden in a Kailondo Petroleum Tanker

First 70 Officers Test Negative as LDEA Interim Leadership Begins Nationwide Drug Testing