Justice Min. Tweh on Liberia's Hottest Drug Busts: Criminal Cases Are Not Built on Rumors

Monrovia, Liberia: Liberia's Justice Minister, Cllr. Oswald Tweh, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to pursuing justice in the recent US$336.8 million cocaine seizures, but says it will not indict individuals simply based on rumors or public accusations.

By: Contributing Writer, Melvin Vakum

Speaking at the Ministry of Information on Thursday, August 6, 2026, Minister Tweh stated that the government will only arrest and prosecute where it finds culpable evidence linking certain individuals to the drug trafficking saga.

He warned that unsubstantiated accusations on social media and other public platforms do not help the ongoing investigation. According to him, such a trend only harms the integrity of the investigation.

Meanwhile, Justice Minister Oswald Tweh acknowledged the constitutional right of "Freedom of Expression" that citizens hold, but urged that it should be exercised with responsibilities.

His comments come at the time widespread allegations have been levied against public officials of facilitating the largest drug bust the country has ever expressed.

"Justice is not served by the loudest accusations. Justice is served by credible evidence, due process and the application of the rule of law," Tweh declared.

However, the Attorney General noted that the government's effort to charge and arrest some individuals including foreign nationals, who are currently under detention in connection to the drug trade, underscored the administration's commitment to the fight against illicit drugs.

"The government will not hesitate to investigate and arrest where evidence is cooperated.  We will take the necessary actions", he said.

To date, several individuals have been charged with multiple criminal offenses ranging from criminal facilitation, illegal possession and transportation of controlled drugs, and criminal conspiracy, in regards to the US$19.2 million cocaine seizure at the Roberts International Airport and the US$317.68 million cocaine raid in Duazon.

Among those charged are Paul King, Operation Manager of the Global Logistics Services, alongside Oscar Browne and Michael Browne, as well as two foreign nationals believed to be a Colombian and a Spaniard whose full identities are yet to be disclosed.

The high-profile drug investigation is being overseen by the Liberian joint security team including the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency, the Liberia National Police, the National Security Agency, the Liberia Immigration Service and the Ministry of Justice.