Liberia seizes €277 million in cocaine in major drug bust
Liberian authorities have executed a record-breaking drug seizure in Duazon, leading to the reported detention of a Deputy Police Commissioner.
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Law enforcement officials in Liberia have seized a large quantity of cocaine in the Duazon area. The operation is currently being described as the largest drug bust in the country's history. Coverage from the Liberian Observer, Global News Network Liberia, OkayAfrica, the BBC, and Euronews highlights the scale of the seizure.
Reports offer varying estimates of the illicit cargo's total value, ranging from €277 million to $370 million. The reports also note that a Deputy Police Commissioner has been implicated in the events. Future updates are expected to clarify the exact valuation of the confiscated substance and the formal legal status of the official mentioned in reports.
Coverage does not yet specify the origin of the shipment or the identity of any other individuals involved.
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Quick answers
Where did the drug bust occur?
The seizure took place in Duazon, Liberia.
Who is reportedly involved?
The Liberian Observer reported that a Deputy Police Commissioner has been hooked in connection to the bust.
What is the estimated value of the seized drugs?
Coverage provides varying estimates, including €277 million, $317.6 million, and $370 million.
Coverage (5)
- Deputy Police Commissioner Hooked in Historic Cocaine Bust liberianobserver.com · 23h ago
- Government Announces Record US$317.6 Million Cocaine Seizure in Duazon Global News Network Liberia · 23h ago
- Today in Africa — July 22, 2026: Liberia’s Record $370 Million Cocaine Bust, ECOWAS’ Push for a Single Currency OkayAfrica · 23h ago
- Cocaine worth $317m seized in Liberia's biggest-ever drugs bust BBC · 23h ago
- Liberia seizes €277 million in cocaine in major drug bust Euronews.com · 23h ago broke it first
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