The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) Grand Cape Mount County Detachment has arrested two Sierra Leonean nationals in possession of a large quantity of illicit drugs worth approximately L$845,500 (USD 4,455.26). The arrests took place on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at around 7:00 a.m. during a plain-view operation conducted by LDEA officers in the area of Weajue. According to the LDEA, officers confiscated 338.7 strips of Tapentadol/Tramadol, a potent prescription medication often trafficked illegally in the country. The agency emphasized that the seizure represents a significant blow to local drug trafficking networks. The LDEA has called on the public to remain vigilant and assist law enforcement by reporting any suspicious activity related to drug trafficking.
