By: Melvin Flomo
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MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Montserrado County Senator Abraham Darius Dillon has called on the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) to provide a public update on the investigation into the reported US$19 million drug seizure recently uncovered at Roberts International Airport (RIA).
In a statement posted on his official Facebook page, Senator Dillon expressed concern over what he described as the lack of transparency surrounding one of Liberia's largest reported drug busts, nearly a week after the seizure was announced.
The Senator said the situation has become “embarrassingly concerning,” noting that the public remains uninformed about key aspects of the investigation, including the identities of individuals reportedly under investigation as persons of interest.
“Since this matter is already public knowledge and was made public by the LDEA itself, I will take the liberty to raise some concerns that are being widely discussed by the public,” Dillon stated.
Among the questions raised by the lawmaker were who the persons of interest are, why their identities have not been disclosed, and under what circumstances authorities withhold such information in a matter of significant public concern.
Dillon argued that the absence of regular public briefings is creating room for speculation, misinformation, and competing narratives about the case.
“LDEA, do you now see that without daily public updates, your action or inaction is generating speculation, twisting of facts, spinning of narratives, and finger-pointing?” he asked.
The Montserrado Senator urged the agency to provide a comprehensive account of the progress being made in the investigation and the efforts underway to identify and prosecute those responsible.
“LDEA, you need to speak up now and provide clear updates on the progress being made in this very grave matter, so that the perpetrators can be brought to justice and made to face the full weight of the law,” he emphasized.
Dillon further warned that if the agency fails to provide satisfactory information, the matter could be formally brought before the Liberian Senate when lawmakers reconvene next week.
“Alternatively, we will be left with the duty, without fear or favor, to bring this matter before the Senate next week to compel the appropriate and necessary actions to ensure clarity, accountability, and justice,” he concluded.
The LDEA has yet to publicly respond to the Senator's concerns as calls for transparency continue to grow over the high-profile drug seizure case.
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