The Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency says it has turned one of its Agents, Folley Mulbah, Operations Commander of the New Kru Town Detail, to the Liberia National Police for Investigation following a shootout in the Banjor Beach Community.
According to the LDEA Director Abraham Kromah, Agent Mulbah shot and injured an affiliate of a notorious drugs dealer in the area after the victim, who is yet to be identified, tussled with his man in an attempt to win over his Gun.
Col. Kromah said the victim is currently at the John F. Kennedy Hospital in Sinkor undergoing treatment. He cautioned citizens against fighting Law Enforcement Officers during the discharge of their duty. The notorious drug dealer according to the LDEA Boss is identified as Charles Massaquoi.
Meanwhile, Col. Kromah said since his ascendency to the Director of LDEA position they have confiscated drugs worth 32 Million Liberian Dollars from Montserrado and other counties adjacent. Speaking at a News Conference, Col. Kromah called for more budgetary support to the LDEA if President Boakia’s desire to minimize drug abuse is to be realized.
At the same time, the Bassa Detachment of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has apprehended an 11th-grade student from Bassa Seventh Day Adventist High School in Buchanan for smoking “Kush,” an illegal substance, in a ghetto located within the New Buchanan Block B Community. The arrest was made following a tip-off received by Commander Bulster Jolon from a senior elder of the community, who expressed concern about the habitual drug use among youths in the area.
Commander Jolon stated that this was the second time the student, identified as Can Wilson had been arrested. He had previously been apprehended several months ago, but after releasing him to observe his behavior, it became evident that he continued to engage in drug use.
Expressing gratitude for the support received from the county residents since assuming his position, the DEA boss thanked them for their cooperation and working relationship.
Following the arrest, the agency handed Can Wilson over to the school administration.
In response, the Principal of Bassa Seventh Day Adventist High School, Rev. Levi Flahnma, expressed appreciation for the bold steps taken by the DEA in combating drug-related issues in the county. He urged Commander Jolon to continue his dedicated efforts in tackling the problem.
Furthermore, Rev. Flahnma stressed that the action taken aligns with the school’s student handbook policies. Consequently, the student, Can Wilson, has been expelled from the institution due to his disgraceful conduct.
Speaking with tears streaming down his face, Student Wilson attributed his drug use to peer pressure and made a heartfelt plea for forgiveness.
