LDEA Intercepts Major Marijuana Shipment, Arrests Suspect in Sinoe County
Monrovia, Liberia, May 14, 2026
The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), through its Sinoe County Detachment, has recorded another significant breakthrough in the ongoing national crackdown against illegal drugs with the arrest of a suspected trafficker in Juazon Town, Sinoe County.

Arrested is 52-year-old Samuel Karzon, a Liberian national and resident of Disco Hill Community, Grand Gedeh County. The suspect was apprehended on May 12, 2026, at approximately 9:00 AM during a targeted enforcement operation conducted by LDEA officers assigned to Sinoe County.

Upon search and inspection, officers uncovered fifteen (15) plates of marijuana weighing approximately 15 kilograms, with an estimated street value of USD 2,236.84, or its Liberian dollar equivalent of over LD 425,000.

According to preliminary findings, the suspect allegedly concealed the narcotics inside two blue containers placed in a bag and securely tied to a blue-and-white TVS Star motorbike in an apparent attempt to avoid detection while transporting the illegal substances.

The suspect is currently undergoing investigation and will be processed and forwarded to court for prosecution consistent with Liberia’s drug enforcement laws.

The LDEA maintains a zero-tolerance stance against drug trafficking and related criminal activities. The agency remains committed to aggressively pursuing individuals and networks involved in the distribution of illegal substances across the country.

The LDEA assures the public that sustained operations will continue as part of efforts to protect communities and preserve national security.

The LDEA urges the public to continue assisting in the fight against drug trafficking by reporting any suspicious activities through its hotlines;0777133333/0888133333

Signed:
S/A G. Orlando Demey
Chief, Public Relations Department
Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency(LDEA)
Cell:0770839720