-For his involvement in Drug Smuggling at RIA.
Mr. Samuel Freeman, the Director of Security at the Roberts International Airport (RIA), has been placed on indefinite suspension pending the outcome of an investigation into his alleged role in the smuggling of cargo from the tarmac through an unauthorized gate.
The personnel action formm indicates that Freeman’s action contravenes Section 4 of the Human Resource/RIA Handbook.
On Monday, local media house reported Freeman’s involvement into the removal and escort of several suspicious boxes from the airside. The boxes were placed into a bus which was intercepted by Armed Forces of Liberia stationed at the airport.
According to reports, Freeman had initially stated that the goods belonged to Ms. Nora Finda Bundo, the President’s Chief Protocol Officer, but later denied saying such.
On Tuesday, the boxes that were placed in the custody of Customs were unboxed and their contents were said to be moringa tea.
However, further test conducted using test kits provided by the United Nations Office on Drugs Crime established that the consignment were methamphetamine, also known as meth.
Methamphetamine, commonly known as Meth, is a synthetic stimulant with a high potential for addiction.
It is sought after for its ability to induce euphoria, often described as a feeling of well-being, which can endure for up to 24 hours. Methamphetamine is readily accessible and affordable, particularly to adolescents, due to its relatively low production cost.
This substance can be administered through various methods, including injection, smoking, snorting, or oral ingestion. Injecting or smoking Methamphetamine results in an immediate and intense rush of its effects.
In contrast, the euphoric sensation from snorting or oral ingestion is less intense and requires more time to manifest, taking approximately 3 to 5 minutes for snorting and 15 to 20 minutes for oral consumption.
In an interview with reporters on Monday, Freeman denied any wrongdoing.
