By Peter Kollie
Resident Judge of the Tenth Judicial Circuit Court in Voinjama City, Lofa County, Nancy Finda Sammy, has raised concerns over the disappearance of ‘missing’ drugs from the court.
Agents from the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) seized, and submitted the huge quantity of drugs to the court as evidence in drug-related cases.
Judge Sammy disclosed how the incident has embarrassed the court.
She spoke at ceremony that marked the recent opening of the November 2026 Term of Court. Judge Sammy described the disappearance of the substances as an embarrassment to the court, and a serious concern for the administration of justice.
She said, LDEA arrested individuals few months ago in connection with drug-related offenses, and subsequently forwarded the suspects, along with the substances seized during the arrests to the court as evidence.
But on October 4, she said, the Acting Sheriff informed that court that some of the drugs submitted as evidence had gone missing.
The disclosure has raised concerns about the security, and proper handling of evidence submitted to the court, particularly in cases that involved illegal drug-related offenses.
Judge Sammy disclosed how officers from the Liberia National Police (LNP), through its Crime Service Division, have tossed an investigation to determine how the substances disappeared, and identify those responsible.
She meanwhile, warned that anyone found culpable in connection with the disappearance would face the full weight of the law.
She emphasized how the court will not tolerate actions that will undermine the administration of justice. Judge Sammy further assured the public that a thorough investigation will establish the circumstances surrounding the disappearance, and ensure that those responsible are held accountable.
She stressed the importance of protecting evidence submitted to the court.
She also noted that the court’s proper custody was essential to maintain public confidence in the judicial system.
The investigation is to establish how the drugs went missing, and whether any individuals involved in their custody breached their responsibilities.
The disappearance of the seized substances has brought renewed attention to evidence management, and accountability within the justice system as the Tenth Judicial Circuit Court begins its November Term.
