Liberia: Top LDEA Official Alleges Government Complicity in Drug Trade, Faces Backlash for Unsubstantiated Claims
By Sara Camara MONROVIA, Liberia – A top official within Liberia's Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has sparked controversy by alleging the involvement of senior government officials in widespread drug trafficking and…
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