Liberia seizes €277 million in cocaine in major drug bust
Liberian authorities have seized a record-breaking cocaine shipment, prompting the detention of high-ranking police and intelligence officials.
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Liberian law enforcement conducted a significant narcotics seizure in Duazon, near Monrovia. Reports indicate the intercepted cocaine was destined for European markets, with the total value estimated between US$317 million and US$370 million, or approximately €277 million.
Coverage from outlets including the BBC, CTV News, SABC News, and Africanews emphasizes the scale of the operation, which is described as the country’s largest drug bust to date. Global News Network Liberia and the Liberian Observer report that the investigation has reached the highest levels of national security, with the nation's top police brass, an intelligence chief, and a deputy police commissioner currently detained or under interrogation.
Observers are tracking the ongoing probe into potential internal involvement. Whether these detentions will lead to formal charges or reveal further connections within the security apparatus remains a subject for future reports as the official inquiry continues.
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Quick answers
What is the estimated value of the seized drugs?
Valuations vary across sources, ranging from US$317 million to US$370 million, with one report citing an estimated value of €277 million.
Where did the seizure take place?
According to coverage, the seizure occurred in Duazon, near the capital city of Monrovia.
Who is currently under investigation?
Reports indicate that Liberia's top police brass, the intelligence chief, and a deputy police commissioner have been detained or interrogated.
Coverage (10)
- Liberia seizes US$317 million of cocaine bound for Europe, police chief says CTV News · 1d ago
- Liberia’s Top Police Brass & Intelligence Chief Detained in Massive $318M Cocaine Cartel Probe Global News Network Liberia · 1d ago
- Several Liberian Officers Interrogated Over Record Drug Bust allAfrica.com · 1d ago
- Liberia seizes $317 mln worth cocaine bound for Europe: Police chief SABC News · 1d ago
- Liberia seizes record cocaine haul near Monrovia, officials say africanews.com · 1d ago
- Deputy Police Commissioner Hooked in Historic Cocaine Bust liberianobserver.com · 1d ago
- Government Announces Record US$317.6 Million Cocaine Seizure in Duazon Global News Network Liberia · 1d ago
- Today in Africa — July 22, 2026: Liberia’s Record $370 Million Cocaine Bust, ECOWAS’ Push for a Single Currency OkayAfrica · 1d ago
- Cocaine worth $317m seized in Liberia's biggest-ever drugs bust BBC · 1d ago
- Liberia seizes €277 million in cocaine in major drug bust Euronews.com · 1d ago
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