Liberia sacks officials after record cocaine seizures worth $336 million
- Published on 31/07/2026 - 19:11 GMT+2 Liberian President Joseph Boakai has sacked a dozen government officials and referred several others for investigation after a series of major drug seizures prompted public calls for tougher action.
- A statement released late on Thursday said the dismissals included airport operations staff and senior law enforcement supervisors.
- Earlier this month, Liberian authorities seized nearly four tonnes of cocaine worth an estimated $317 million (€277 million) near Roberts International Airport.
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- Published on 31/07/2026 - 19:11 GMT+2 Liberian President Joseph Boakai has sacked a dozen government officials and referred several others for investigation after a series of major drug seizures prompted public calls for tougher action.
- A statement released late on Thursday said the dismissals included airport operations staff and senior law enforcement supervisors.
- Earlier this month, Liberian authorities seized nearly four tonnes of cocaine worth an estimated $317 million (€277 million) near Roberts International Airport.
Sources: Euronews