In Grand Kru County: LDEA Apprehends 38-Year-Old Woman with Narcotic Drugs Valued L$5.9m

MONROVIA, LIBERIA: In Southeastern Duayan Town of Grand Kru County, the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has arrested 38-year-old Liberian identified as Naomi Sawieh.

The arrest follows a search and seizure operation by the agents of LDEA Grand Kru on November 15, 2025.

According to LDEA’s statement released Monday, November 17, 2025, the team confiscated cocaine, heroin, and marijuana with the collective of valued at L$ 5,940,880.00, equivalent to US$ 29,704.00.

The operation marks one of Grand Kru County’s most detailed narcotics seizures under the amended drug enforcement framework.

The LDEA documented 555.7 grams of heroin valued at L$4,445,600.00 or its equivalent in US$ 22,228.00, a quantity that accounted for the majority of the seized substances.

The arrest and seizure, according to the LDEA underscored the scale of illicit drug movement within rural territories. The agency assured the public that every gram of the seized illicit drugs were recorded, secured, and preserved to maintain a consistent evidentiary chain.

According to LDEA, agents additionally seized 138.1 grams of cocaine valued at USD 7,457.40 or its L$1,491,480.00, broadening the evidentiary profile and demonstrating the presence of multi-substance trafficking.

According to LDEA, preservation of seized of the drugs will strengthens prosecutorial weight of the case as investigators compile comprehensive documentation to align with statutory requirements.

The operation further uncovered 0.131 kilograms of marijuana valued at L$ 3,800.00 or US$ 19.00, completing the substance inventory and contributing to the overall valuation that forms part of the case file to be submitted for judicial processing under the reinforced drug law.

LDEA emphasized that the operation was executed in strict conformity with procedural standards, including the systematic securing of the premises, the itemization of all recovered narcotics, and the maintenance of an uninterrupted chain of custody.

This move according to the agency is designed to uphold transparency, accuracy, and legal durability throughout the investigation.

According to the LDEA, Suspect Sawieh was apprehended without resistance as operational discipline and full situational control were maintained during the operation.

According to LDEA, adherence to these principles reinforces the agency’s commitment to accountability in law enforcement practices that withstand judicial scrutiny and support the credibility of the case.

Following the arrest, investigators initiated a detailed review of possible supply channels, distribution links, and trafficking patterns associated with the seized substances.

According to LDEA, the ongoing assessments are expected to refine the evidentiary direction once all interviews and forensic examinations are completed.

The LDEA confirmed that Suspect Sawieh will be forwarded to court upon the conclusion of the investigation in full compliance with the amended drug law.