Monrovia, Liberia, 5th December 2025- The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has announced the arrest of three Sierra Leonean nationals during a targeted operation in Joe Bah, Paynesville, seizing a significant quantity of the synthetic drug known locally as Kush.
The raid, carried out on the evening of December 4 at around 8:30 PM, was led by ACP Patrick Kormazu, Deputy Officer-in-Charge for Operations, alongside the Special Drug Squad. Officers confiscated 677 grams of Kush valued at LRD 2,572,600 (approximately USD 13,540).
The suspects, identified as Kadiatu Laikoh (28), Alieati Bah (20), and John Torawalle (24), were taken into custody and are currently under investigation. Authorities confirmed that the trio will be forwarded to court for prosecution.
In a statement, the LDEA emphasized its ongoing commitment to tackling drug trafficking and urged the public to remain vigilant.
“We encourage citizens to continue assisting in the fight against drug trafficking by reporting any suspicious activities through our hotlines,” the agency noted.
The arrest underscores the growing regional challenge posed by Kush, a synthetic drug that has spread across West Africa, prompting intensified enforcement efforts in Liberia, Sierra Leone and neighboring countries.
