Authorities at the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), Maryland County Detachment on Friday, January 30, 2026, apprehended a suspected Nigerian drugs peddler, Uche Okojis.
Okojis is a 47-year-old Nigerian national, and resident of Pleebo City.
According to a release, Okojis was arrested at about 2: p.m., during a routine patrol in Pleebo City.
The suspect was found in possession of 97.7g of mixed heroin, 86.5g of raw heroin, 39.0g of raw cocaine, 67.2g of precursor substances, and one parcel of marijuana with an estimated street value of US$16,594 and L$3,152,860.
Suspect Okojis is currently undergoing investigation, and will be forwarded to the Pleebo City Magisterial Court for prosecution, for possession of a narcotic substance, a non-bailable offense under Liberian law.
The LDEA has meanwhile, urged the public to continue assisting in the fight against drug trafficking by reporting any suspicious activities through its hotlines: 0777133333 / 0888133333
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