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President Boakai Appoints New LDEA Director General Amid Leadership Changes

November 1, 2024

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai nominated Mr. Anthony Suoh as the Director General of the LDEA, following the dismissal of the previous leadership due to internal conflicts. EMANSION.GOV.LR

LDEA Burns US$37 Million Worth of Cocaine Seized at Free Port of Monrovia

February 8, 2023:

The LDEA burned a consignment of cocaine valued at over US$37 million. The drugs were confiscated from frozen food importers at the Free Port of Monrovia following a tip-off.

LDEA Reports Over US$1 Million in Drug Seizures for September 2024

September 2024

The LDEA reported drug seizures totaling over US$1 million. Montserrado County accounted for 98% of these seizures, with cocaine comprising 80% of the confiscated substances. Forty suspects, including Liberians, Nigerians, Sierra Leoneans, and Guineans, were arrested in connection with these offenses.

Two LDEA Officers Arrested for Possession of Narcotics in River Gee

July 2024

Two LDEA officers were arrested in River Gee County for possession of 14.2 grams of Kush. They were investigated and faced potential prosecution, highlighting the agency's commitment to internal accountability.

LDEA Arrests 34-Year-Old Man with Over 43kg of Heroin at Timbo River Checkpoint

December 13, 2023

The LDEA's Grand Bassa County detachment arrested a 34-year-old man in possession of 43.3 kilograms of heroin, valued at LD$900,000, and 4.64 kilograms of 'Poscal,' valued at LD$10,450. The suspect was apprehended at the Timbo River Checkpoint while en route to Sinoe County.