Nimbha – Liberian Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) Nimbha detachment has arrested the secret Weir of Benshedia, a 29-year-old Liberian woman, at a checkpoint at Zor Gorwegh in Nimbha County.
Weah reportedly was in the middle of Ghana when he was intercepted at a checkpoint during a daily security check.
A search was conducted by a joint security team operated by Zor Gowee Checkpoint, which led to the discovery of illegal substances she owned.
The officer discovered eight plates of marijuana, known as “loads,” hidden inside her belongings.
Zor Gowee’s checkpoint is located along the road leading to the Port of Logatuo, about a 25-minute drive from Nimba County’s capital, Sanniferry.
The estimated street value of the drug seized by WEAH is USD 1,200, equivalent to USD 237,600 Liberian dollars.
After her arrest, Weir was taken to the LDEA Regional HQ in Sunniferry, where she is now detained behind the bar.
Authorities confirmed that she would continue to be detained awaiting further investigation and were charged in accordance with Liberian law.
The arrest adds to a recent string of drug-related unrests by the LDEA in Nimba County, indicating a heightened crackdown on drug trafficking.
In another case, two other suspects were arrested for a considerable amount of marijuana at a checkpoint in Tappita.
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The suspects identified as 27-year-old Lawrence Langan and 28-year-old Kesserie Vonle were arrested after a daily search conducted by joint security forces.
The drugs they own are estimated to be worth more than 30,000 Liberian dollars and are hidden in travel bags.
On April 25, 2025, LDEA arrested Victoria Toue, a 17-year-old Liberian girl in Touretown, lower part of Nimba County.
Toweh was found to be in possession of marijuana at a street value of 21,700 Liberian dollars during an operation led by the LDEA.
Bill Cooper, operations director for LDEA Nimba Detachment, reiterated the agency’s commitment to eradicating illegal drug trafficking in the area.
He vowed to retain accountable persons who have determined that they have possessed harmful substances, citing the dangers that such drugs pose to public health and social well-being.
“Drugs are illegal substances that have a negative impact on human life and development. We do not tolerate their distribution or use,” Cooper said.
He asked individuals involved in the distribution, import or sale of illegal drugs to warn that violators would face the full weight of the law.
Meanwhile, Nimba County residents praised the LDEA for their aggressive efforts and increased vigilance in combating drug-related crime.
Citizens should note that under the current administration, there has been a noticeable decline in drug activity across the county, in contrast to the past few years when drug trafficking was on the rise.
