By: Emmanuel Koffa
Grand Kru County – The Acting Officer-In-Charge of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) Grand Kru County Detachment, Kessele Wolobah has urgently called for a united front among community members to combat the alarming proliferation of harmful substances within Grand Kru County.
His comments come amidst rising concerns over increasing drug-related activities not only in Grand Kru County but across the country.
Expressing his frustrations, Wolobah highlighted the troubling rise in drug usage and trafficking, specifically citing the responsibility of local residents.
He attributed the prevalence of drugs in Grand Kru County to a lack of proactive measures from community dwellers, who he believes are not doing enough to assist the LDEA in reporting drug dealers and illicit activities. “It is crucial for the community to engage actively with us; we cannot fight this battle alone,” he stated.
Wolobah pointed to illicit mining activities in Grand Kru County as a significant contributor to the area’s escalating drug challenges.
He underscored the link between such illegal operations and the drug trade, suggesting that the chaos associated with unregulated mining serves as a foundation for various criminal activities, including drug trafficking and use.
The Acting LDEA head stressed the pressing need for additional logistical support to enhance the agency’s capabilities in effectively managing drug-related challenges. “We require more resources—vehicles, equipment, and training—to combat this ongoing crisis effectively,” he remarked, emphasizing that logistical constraints hinder their efforts to tackle drug issues comprehensively.
Wolobah praised recent collaborative efforts to enhance law enforcement capacities, commended partners for a weeklong capacity-building training that aimed at fortifying the skills of law enforcement personnel and improving their techniques in addressing the complexities of drug-related issues.
He noted, “This training marks a vital step in Liberia’s commitment to strengthen our law enforcement agencies and tackle the drug problems that have plagued our nation.”
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