Magistrate Blames LDEA For Rising Narcotics Trade, But…

Magistrate E. Suku Nah of the Kayteah Magisterial Court in Dorbor Statutory District, Grand Kru County, has raised alarm over the growing narcotics trade in the county.

Mag. Nah has meanwhile, blamed community members, and the weaknesses in law enforcement, specifically, the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) for the continued spread of illicit drugs.

Nah made the accusation during citizens’ engagement forum, where he alleged that some residents have provided shelter and protection to individuals involved in the sale of narcotic substances, particularly in communities surrounding gold mining areas.

He also accused authorities at LDEA for “failing to ensure that drug-related suspects are properly prosecuted after arrest.”

“When LDEA effects an arrest of suspects, the suspects are sometimes released, and come back in the same community without legal prosecution. Drug dealers have become the cash cow for LDEA officers in the county.”

A cash cow is a highly profitable product, service, or business unit that generates steady, reliable revenue over a long period with minimal ongoing investment.

While the LDEA is yet to respond to the allegation, Magistrate Nah maintained that the pattern of arrests followed by releases, has contributed to the proliferation of the drug trade.

Nah further accused some of the women in the district for their involvement in the sale of illicit drugs.

“Some of the women here are selling drugs. When the LDEA arrested them, they would come right back to the community to continue the trade in the presence of the same LDEA agents.”

Nah claimed that the narcotics trade has developed into an organized network, with individuals involved in the business supporting one another even in times of death.

“When a drug dealer dies, those engaged in the illicit trade would collect money to cover for burial. They have established themselves like an untouchable organization.”

Nah has meanwhile warned that drug abuse, and the illegal narcotics trade have contributed to the growing tensions and violence in every community.

Mag. Nah: “It is confronting me. It is hurting me too much. When confusion enters among the dealers and the users, they would start a fist fight using deadly objects thereby, making the community unstable.”

As of his personal experience, Magistrate Nah recounted how drug abuse affected his own family.

He recalled how his son, who had spent two years in college, began smoking while in Monrovia.

He subsequently brought him to Doewsen, with the hope that the change in environment would help with rehabilitation, but said, his son’s condition worsened.

Nah described narcotics abuse as one of the major challenges confronting Dorbor Statutory District and the county.

He called on the office of the superintendent, and other authorities to urgently engage government agencies, including the LDEA and the Ministry of Justice, to strengthen efforts against the trafficking and abuse of narcotic substances.

Nah’s comments come amid growing concerns over the impact of illicit drug use on young people, public safety, and community stability.