Liberia seizes €277 million in cocaine in major drug bust
Authorities in Liberia have seized a record-breaking volume of cocaine worth hundreds of millions as a high-level investigation into police leadership begins.
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Liberian authorities have executed the largest drug seizure in the nation's history, intercepting a massive shipment of cocaine in Duazon, near Monrovia. The seized narcotics were reportedly bound for European markets.
Coverage from outlets including the BBC, CTV News, SABC News, and Euronews highlights the significant scale of the bust. Reports from the Global News Network Liberia and the Liberian Observer emphasize that senior police leadership, including the top police brass and a deputy police commissioner, are currently detained or under interrogation in connection with the operation.
Future reports will track the progress of the ongoing probe into these officials. Coverage does not yet specify the ultimate destination within Europe or the specific criminal organizations involved in the transport.
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Sources (10)
- Liberia seizes US$317 million of cocaine bound for Europe, police chief says CTV News · 54d ago
- Liberia’s Top Police Brass & Intelligence Chief Detained in Massive $318M Cocaine Cartel Probe Global News Network Liberia · 54d ago
- Several Liberian Officers Interrogated Over Record Drug Bust allAfrica.com · 54d ago
- Liberia seizes $317 mln worth cocaine bound for Europe: Police chief SABC News · 54d ago
- Liberia seizes record cocaine haul near Monrovia, officials say africanews.com · 54d ago
- Deputy Police Commissioner Hooked in Historic Cocaine Bust liberianobserver.com · 54d ago
- Government Announces Record US$317.6 Million Cocaine Seizure in Duazon Global News Network Liberia · 54d ago
- Today in Africa — July 22, 2026: Liberia’s Record $370 Million Cocaine Bust, ECOWAS’ Push for a Single Currency OkayAfrica · 54d ago
- Cocaine worth $317m seized in Liberia's biggest-ever drugs bust BBC · 54d ago
- Liberia seizes €277 million in cocaine in major drug bust Euronews.com · 54d ago
Questions people are asking
How large was the cocaine seizure?
Multiple reports cite values ranging from US$317 million to $370 million, while Euronews reports the value at €277 million.
Where did the seizure take place?
The cocaine was confiscated in Duazon, located near Monrovia, Liberia.
Are any officials being investigated?
Yes. According to reports, Liberia’s top police brass, an intelligence chief, and a deputy police commissioner are being detained or interrogated.
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