POLICE RAID IN LIBERIA NETS 167 ARRESTS OF DRUG USERS, TRAFFICKERS

The Liberia National Police Saturday arrested One hundred and 167 suspected drug users and traffickers following a massive raid in Monrovia and its environs over the weekend.
The raid, which is part of the Police's "Operations Pyramid" uncovered large quantities of cocaine, marijuana, and Heroin from different communities including Logan Town Rice Store, West Point, the infamous "Jungle Yard" on Lynch Street, behind the old Defense Ministry on Benson Street, Vamoma House in Sinkor and King Gray of ELWA.
The raided communities have been used as a hideout for drugs and other criminals who have been terrorizing residents over a period of time, according to police intelligence.
Senior Inspector of Police DCP Gregory Coleman briefing journalists at the end of the operation, stated that the raid for hardened criminals is intended to provide a safer environment for Liberian and foreign residents, adding that the suspects are currently undergoing investigation.
The LNP Senior Inspector stressed that the Police will continue to execute its statutory mandate by creating a conducive and secured environment in the country. He admonished community dwellers to assist the police with information that will lead to arrest of criminals in their community.
DCP Coleman said despite logistical constraints, the Police will clear the country of drug traffickers and users. He warned that the police would remain robust in the execution of the task ahead. The Police said during the operation American and Liberian Passports were seized from some of the suspected criminals.
                                                                                 source: http://busyliberia.com

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