The Joint Security of Foya District, led by the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) Lofa County Commander and team, has successfully intercepted a significant drug shipment valued at $77,200 USD.
At approximately 10:45 PM on March 17, 2025, the Joint Security received a tip-off regarding a black pickup truck with Liberian license plate A533348 transporting narcotics. The vehicle was reportedly traveling from Sierra Leone to Monrovia through Lofa County.
Acting swiftly on the intelligence, the Joint Security team headed by the LDEA, intercepted the vehicle and escorted it to the Foya Police Station for a thorough inspection. The driver, identified as FayiahLamie, a 43-year-old male from the Mandi tribe and a resident of Monrovia, initially claimed to be transporting only clothes and slippers for sale.
Upon conducting a detailed search of the vehicle, authorities uncovered 772 plates of high-grade marijuana – Estimated street value of( $77,200 USD) Seventy-seven thousand, two hundred United States dollars (equivalent to 14,668,000 LRD) Fourteen million, six hundred sixty-eight thousand Liberian dollars.
8 boxes of Tramadol – Estimated street value of ($842 USD) Eight hundred forty-two United States dollars
(equivalent to 160,000 LRD) One hundred sixty thousand Liberian dollars.
Suspect Fayiah Lamie was immediately arrested and is currently undergoing investigation. He is expected to be formally charged and sent to court.
The LDEA said it remains committed to combating drug trafficking and ensuring the safety and well-being of Liberians. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
Source: LDEA Public Relations Section