“The public had remained in the dark as to how such quantity of drugs entered the country, who brought the drugs and where it originated? Are we to believe it was manufactured here…?” -Cummings.
The reported investigation into the June 8, seized drugs at the airport has taken other trends with opposition feeling rather disturbed about its snail-pace.
As such, the opposition Alternative National Congress (ANC) first Partisan, Alexander Cummings, has criticized the Unity Party-led government for poorly handling the staggering drug trafficking case of US$19.2 million priced high-grade cocaine.
The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) seized the consignment at Roberts International Airport (RIA) a month ago.
At a news conference in Monrovia on Monday, July 13, 2026, Cummings described the ongoing investigation as “secretive, snail-pace, sloppy and suspicious.”
He said, the slow pace of the investigation poses a serious threat to national security, the well-being of citizens and foreign residents.
Cummings said, interception of the 198 compressed plates of cocaine on June 8, 2026, was expected to trigger a swift and transparent inquiry, as the government had promised, but now it is on the contrary without any effective arrests of individuals perceived to be parts of the hawking.
He expressed his high-level of frustration due to the lack of clarity surrounding the claimed investigation.
Up to date, Cummings said, the public had remained in the dark as to how such quantity of drugs entered the country, who is responsible for bring the drugs, and where it originated.
“Are we to believe it was manufactured here?” Cummings rhetorically questioned the investigation.
He challenged government’s narrative, and demanded accountability from those in power.
He expressed concern about the investigation, which has only led to charges against “low-level operatives, while the big hands in government remain untouched. How does such a huge volume of cocaine enter any country without the knowledge and authority of individuals with significant power?”
Cummings highlighted the case of Michael Brown, known as “US Marshall,” a central figure in the investigation, who had on previous occasion been jailed for drug trafficking. “Brown’s mysterious disappearance from custody, has raised alarm bell about potential collusion between state security personnel and powerful figures within the government. This is unacceptable!” Cummings declared.
He warned that drug trafficking is not merely a crime, but a direct threat to national security and the integrity of country’s institutions.
He pointed to the growing drug abuse epidemic affecting youth and communities.
He also cited a report from the LDEA that identified over 866 drug-use hubs in Monrovia alone.
Cummings criticized President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s administration for “failing to address a drug menace being classified as national emergency.”
He spoke of an increment in drug-related problems all over the country.
“We must hold this rescue government accountable for the abuse of the youth with this illicit drug bust.”
Cummings warned that inaction to the investigation could erode investors’ confidence, and damage the country’s international reputation.
He promised to lead effort that would engage the international community to investigate and audit the circumstances surrounding the drug bust.
He insisted that “all those connected to, or named in relation to this drug trafficking case must be thoroughly investigated, regardless of their status.”
Cummings has meanwhile, called on the Mano River Union and ECOWAS to ensure accountability.
He reiterated government’s fundamental responsibilities to protect its people, uphold the rule of law and safeguard the future of the next generation.
