Monrovia, Liberia – The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), through its Special Drug Squad, has confiscated KUSH valued at over a million Liberian dollars (L$1,000,000) during a targeted operation in the Township of West Point, following a credible intelligence tip-off.
According to preliminary findings, the confiscated narcotic substance was concealed in nine (9) small mineral water bottles and is believed to be owned by a 70-year-old suspect, Mrs. Lucy S. Morris.
The suspect is currently undergoing investigation and processing and will be forwarded to court for prosecution in accordance with the Amended Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of 2023.
The LDEA reaffirms its unwavering commitment to dismantling drug trafficking networks and curbing the distribution of illicit substances across Liberia. The Agency continues to intensify operations in all parts of the country to ensure that those involved in the illegal drug trade are brought to justice.
Meanwhile, the Agency is urging members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious drug-related activities within their communities.
The LDEA further warns that traffickers and distributors are adopting new methods — including the use of motorcycles and tricycles (kekehs) — to transport illicit substances in an attempt to evade law enforcement operations.
The Agency assures the public that it remains resolute in adapting countermeasures to intercept and dismantle such evolving criminal strategies.
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