Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA)
January–February 2026 Operational Update

Monrovia, Liberia -March 25,2026
The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) continues to intensify its fight against illicit drug trafficking and substance abuse in line with the 2014 LDEA Act and President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s declaration of drugs and substance abuse as a national security threat and public health emergency. The Agency remains committed to strengthening reforms, enhancing operational capacity, and aligning its work with international best practices.

During January–February 2026, the LDEA conducted several nationwide operations targeting drug traffickers and dismantling drug networks. These operations resulted in the arrest of 170 suspects and the seizure of 331.84 kilograms of assorted narcotics, with an estimated street value of US$391,474.76. Additionally, US$150,000 believed to be linked to drug trafficking was confiscated during a major operation at the Bo Waterside Border in Grand Cape Mount
All suspects have been investigated, formally charged, and forwarded to court.
The Agency also strengthened capacity building and prevention efforts. The LDEA commenced Basic Police Recruit Training for 220 volunteers (Class 3), with the first 110 recruits currently undergoing training at the Liberia National Police Academy. Prevention and community outreach initiatives reached over 1,800 students in 11 schools, while additional anti-drug awareness programs were conducted during national events and in schools along the Du-Port Road corridor. The Agency also collaborated with youth groups, civil society organizations, and academic institutions to strengthen national drug prevention efforts.

Despite these gains, the Agency continues to face challenges including delays in adjudicating drug cases, weak border security infrastructure, limited logistics and technology, inadequate specialized training, and emerging digital methods used in drug trafficking.

The LDEA expresses appreciation to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, the Ministry of Justice, Joint Security, international partners including the U.S. Embassy, INL, and UNODC, and the people of Liberia for their continued support. The Agency reaffirms its commitment to combating illicit drug trafficking and substance abuse and calls for sustained collaboration from national, regional, and international stakeholders.

Key Statistics (January–February 2026)

Total Arrests: 170
Total Drug Seizures: 331.84 kg of assorted narcotics

Estimated Street Value: US$391,474.76

Drug-Related Cash Seized: US$150,000
Nationality of Suspects:

Liberians – 146
Nigerians – 9
Sierra Leoneans – 9
Guineans – 6
Gender Breakdown:
Male – 142
Female – 28
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:
G. Olando Demey
Chief, Public Relations Department
Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA)
Cell: 0770839720


The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) continues to intensify its fight against illicit drug trafficking and substance abuse in line with the 2014 LDEA Act and President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s declaration of drugs and substance abuse as a national security threat and public health emergency. The Agency remains committed to strengthening reforms, enhancing operational capacity, and aligning its work with international best practices.

During January–February 2026, the LDEA conducted several nationwide operations targeting drug traffickers and dismantling drug networks. These operations resulted in the arrest of 170 suspects and the seizure of 331.84 kilograms of assorted narcotics, with an estimated street value of US$391,474.76. Additionally, US$150,000 believed to be linked to drug trafficking was confiscated during a major operation at the Bo Waterside Border in Grand Cape Mount
All suspects have been investigated, formally charged, and forwarded to court.
The Agency also strengthened capacity building and prevention efforts. The LDEA commenced Basic Police Recruit Training for 220 volunteers (Class 3), with the first 110 recruits currently undergoing training at the Liberia National Police Academy. Prevention and community outreach initiatives reached over 1,800 students in 11 schools, while additional anti-drug awareness programs were conducted during national events and in schools along the Du-Port Road corridor. The Agency also collaborated with youth groups, civil society organizations, and academic institutions to strengthen national drug prevention efforts.

Despite these gains, the Agency continues to face challenges including delays in adjudicating drug cases, weak border security infrastructure, limited logistics and technology, inadequate specialized training, and emerging digital methods used in drug trafficking.

The LDEA expresses appreciation to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, the Ministry of Justice, Joint Security, international partners including the U.S. Embassy, INL, and UNODC, and the people of Liberia for their continued support. The Agency reaffirms its commitment to combating illicit drug trafficking and substance abuse and calls for sustained collaboration from national, regional, and international stakeholders.
Key Statistics (January–February 2026)
Total Arrests: 170
Total Drug Seizures: 331.84 kg of assorted narcotics
Estimated Street Value: US$391,474.76
Drug-Related Cash Seized: US$150,000
Nationality of Suspects:
Liberians – 146
Nigerians – 9
Sierra Leoneans – 9
Guineans – 6
Gender Breakdown:
Male – 142
Female – 28

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:
G. Olando Demey
Chief, Public Relations Department
Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA)
Cell: 0770839720