Suspended LDEA Boss, Abraham Kromah, Subpoenaed to Testify in High-Profile Drug Trafficking Case.
By: Lawrence D. Kawala
Criminal Court ‘C’ has issued a subpoena compelling Abraham Kromah, the suspended Director General of the Liberian Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), to testify in a notorious drug trafficking case. The subpoena, issued by Resident Judge Blamo Dixon, requires Kromah to appear in court on Friday, October 4, to provide testimony on behalf of the defense.
This development comes in response to a motion by defense attorneys, who argue that Kromah’s testimony is essential for understanding his involvement with the defendants. “The suspended director of the LDEA is ordered to appear this Friday to provide evidence regarding his role on behalf of the defendants,” the defense lawyers emphasized.
In addition to Kromah, the court has also summoned Christopher Peter, the current officer in charge at the LDEA, to testify on Thursday, October 3. Peter is expected to present CCTV footage from the residence of George Obi, also known as Japan, a key piece of evidence in the case.
Furthermore, George Obi, along with six others, including Peter Mamah, Edwin Ozioko, Ndubuisi Okonkwo, Igwe David, and Sunday Udeh, faces multiple charges brought by a Montserrado County grand jury. These charges include the unlawful maintenance and distribution of controlled substances, unlicensed drug sales, and criminal conspiracy.
The defendants are accused of orchestrating an elaborate drug distribution network, targeting Liberia’s youth. They were arrested in a coordinated raid by the LDEA on February 21, 2024, following the execution of search and seizure warrants.
Meanwhile, authorities confiscated a substantial quantity of illicit drugs during the operation, including 800 grams of Kush, 133.5 grams of Heroin, 500 grams of Marijuana, and 16.6 grams of Tramadol, amounting to a total of 1,450.1 grams. The street value of the seized drugs is estimated at LD$6,077,370.00 (approximately US$31,625).
The indictment against the defendants accuses them of knowingly distributing harmful drugs, with full awareness of the detrimental impact on Liberia’s development and societal well-being. Despite this, they allegedly continued their illicit activities, undermining the nation’s efforts to protect its youth from the perils of drug abuse.
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