In a major search, police assigned in Grand Kru County have arrested three individuals reportedly connected to the illegal sale of 3, 530 single barrel gun shots and huge quantity of illegal drugs, including L$1 million. The Liberia National Police (LNP) Grand Kru County Detachment has meanwhile, charged the three individuals in connection to smuggling illegal arms and narcotic substances and forwarded to court through the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) in the county. The crackdown followed intelligence received from locals regarding suspicious activities in the county. On August 18, 2025, the LNP intelligence officer was alerted by concerned residents of Barclayville, who claimed that some members of the community were involved in the illicit trade of contrabands, including single barrel guns, cartridges, and dangerous drugs banned for sale in the country. According to sources closed to the police, following up on this vital information, the LNP launched an immediate investigation.
Sources are quoted as saying that on August 19, a team from the Grand Kru detachment approached the suspects, who were identified by the local informants. During this operation, officers discovered over 200 single barrel cartridges and a carton of prohibited tobacco in possession of the suspects. Eyewitnesses indicated that the items were promptly confiscated and taken to the police station for a preliminary investigation. The operation escalated when on August 20, 2025, a search and seizure warrant was granted by the 15th Judicial Circuit Magisterial Court to the officers. Sheriffs of the court, supported by LNP officers, executed the warrant, leading to a deeper investigation into the suspects residences. The search of Beatrice Koffa’s home, a 41-year-old residing in Barclayville, revealed four compressed plates of marijuana and 18 packs of rolling paper (rizlas). Meanwhile, the property of another suspect, Henry Nimeyou, 39, and his wife, Cheadee Snoh, also yielded to a staggering cache: a blue barrel containing 3,530 single barrel cartridges and one million Liberian dollars in cash. After the initial investigation by the Criminal Investigative Division (CSD) of the LNP, Beatrice Koffa was turned over to the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) for further inquiries based on advice from the prosecution. Conversely, Cheadee Snoh and Henry Nimeyou, have been detained and are currently awaiting court trial. The LNP Grand Kru Detachment has emphasized its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of communities. This operation has garnered attention from both local residents and law enforcement officials, reflecting a proactive approach to tackling illegal arms and drug trafficking in Grand Kru County as investigation continues.