Drug Bust As LDEA Seizes 400 Plates of Marijuana in Bo Waterside

Grand Cape Mount County: The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) made a significant drug bust on September 16, 2024, at the Bo Waterside Port of Entry, seizing 400 plates of compressed marijuana valued at approximately USD 22,724. The operation, which involved a routine search of a white minibus with a Guinean license plate (#AG 1253), resulted in two drivers fleeing the scene.

According to an official release from the LDEA, one of the fleeing drivers, identified as 39-year-old Ansumana Kanneh, a Liberian resident of Gardnersville, was later apprehended by Joint Security Officers at the Tienii Checkpoint. The minibus has been impounded, and Kanneh is currently undergoing custodial investigation pending court proceedings. The seized marijuana, weighing 299 kg, was confirmed through testing to be an illegal substance.

In a separate operation on September 17, LDEA agents conducted drug raids across several ghettos in Montserrado, leading to the arrest of multiple suspected drug dealers. Various illicit substances were seized, including marijuana, kush (methamphetamine), cocaine, and heroin, totaling 270.7 grams with a street value of USD 6,538.64. Those arrested are also under investigation.

Following the raids, the LDEA placed two agents, Abraham Goffa and Jusu Varney, on administrative leave due to allegations of misconduct. They are accused of taking personal belongings from residents during the drug raids. The agency has referred the matter to its Board of Internal Inquiry and Professional Standards for further investigation, emphasizing its commitment to transparency and accountability in operations.

The LDEA reassures the public of its dedication to combating drug-related issues while adhering to the rule of law.