The Joint Security of Foya District, led by the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) Lofa County Commander and team, has successfully intercepted a significant drug shipment valued at US$77,200.
At approximately 10:45 p.m. on March 17, 2025, the joint security received a tip-off regarding a black pickup truck, with Liberian license #A533348, transporting narcotics. The vehicle was reportedly traveling from Sierra Leone to Monrovia through Lofa County.
Acting swiftly on the intelligence, the joint security team, headed by the LDEA, intercepted the vehicle and escorted it to the Foya police station for a thorough inspection. The driver, identified as Fayiah Lamie, a 43-year-old male from the Mandi tribe and a resident of Monrovia, initially claimed to be transporting only clothes and slippers for sale.
Upon conducting a detailed search of the vehicle, authorities uncovered 772 plates of high-grade marijuana, with estimated street value of US$77,200 (equivalent to L$14,668,000). 8 boxes of Tramadol, with estimated street value of US$842 (equivalent to 160,000 LRD) were also uncovered.
Suspect Fayiah Lamie was immediately arrested and is currently undergoing investigation. He is expected to be formally charged and sent to court.