Authorities in Liberia have made a significant arrest in connection with drug trafficking, alleging the involvement of a nephew of Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio.
According to reports, the Liberian Drugs Enforcement Agency (DEA) confirmed the apprehension of two Sierra Leoneans on drug charges, one of whom claims to be related to President Bio.
“The Drugs Enforcement Agency (DEA) in Liberia has confirmed the arrest of two Sierra Leoneans on drug charges, one of whom claims to be a nephew of Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio. The arrest has stirred speculation about the involvement of the President’s relatives in illicit activities,’’ Smart News Liberia reported.
The arrest has prompted speculation about the potential involvement of the president’s relatives in illicit activities.
Speaking on a local radio talk show, Abraham Kromah, the head of LDEA, disclosed the arrest and revealed that one of the suspects is currently hospitalized due to illness. While not disclosing the nephew’s name, Kromah emphasized the agency’s commitment to impartiality in its investigation.
Both individuals are expected to face drug possession charges in court, with significant quantities of drugs seized from them further strengthening the case against them.
The incident has raised concerns in both Sierra Leone and Liberia about the prevalence of drug trafficking networks in the region.
applies to everyone, regardless of social status or familial connections, in cases of drug-related offenses.
