In a major operation aimed at curbing the illegal drug trade, joint security forces in Lofa County have successfully seized large quantities of narcotics. The operation, conducted by the Liberia National Police (LNP) and the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), resulted in the confiscation of 772 compressed plates of marijuana, along with two other substances, trauma-k and trauma-doll, which pose potential harm to public health.
The drugs were believed to have been locally produced in Sierra Leone and trafficked across the border into Liberia. The successful operation took place near the border area between Foya, Lofa County, and Sierra Leone, a known route for drug traffickers. Several individuals suspected of involvement in the trafficking operation have been detained, including Sierra Leonean nationals and a Liberian driver identified as coming from Monrovia.
While an official statement on the street value of the seized drugs has yet to be released, local authorities have confirmed that this represents one of the largest drug seizures in the region in recent years. The scale of the operation underscores the increasing concerns over drug trafficking in the area and the efforts by local security forces to combat such illicit activities.
This marks the first time that such a large quantity of narcotics has been confiscated in Lofa County, signaling a significant step in the ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking. Local residents have praised the security forces for their actions, calling for greater vigilance and stronger measures to prevent the spread of drug-related crimes.
The Liberia National Police and the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency have not yet disclosed further details about the ongoing investigation or potential charges against the suspects.
