Bo Waterside, Grand Cape Mount – July 7, 2025 _ In a major cross-border drug bust, the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has arrested two individuals — one Liberian and one Sierra Leonean — for allegedly trafficking a large quantity of the dangerous synthetic drug known locally as Kush.
According to a press release from the LDEA, the suspects — 26-year-old Joseph Barclay of Liberia and 23-year-old David Kalokoh of Sierra Leone — were caught with 1 kilogram of Kush, estimated to be worth over US$20,000 (approximately Le 450 million).
The arrest took place on Saturday, July 6, at around 2:30 PM at the Bo Waterside Port of Entry, a key crossing point between Sierra Leone and Liberia.
Authorities say the drugs were cleverly hidden in a black Wrangler Jeep, which was being towed into Liberia due to reported mechanical failure.
Both suspects were immediately taken into custody and have since been formally charged. They were forwarded to the Tienii Magisterial Court for prosecution.
The LDEA reiterated its strong stance against drug trafficking and called on the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious drug activities by dialing their hotline: 0777-133-333.
Kush, a highly addictive substance believed to contain a mix of synthetic chemicals and sedatives, has been ravaging youth populations across West Africa, including in Sierra Leone and Liberia.
This latest arrest has once again highlighted the porous nature of the borders between the two countries and the need for greater regional cooperation in the fight against drug trafficking.
