Liberian News: LDEA Arrests Liberian,Sierra Leonean Nationals with Kush Worth US$20,000

Monrovia-The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) Grand Cape Mount County Detachment has arrested two suspects—Joseph Barclay, 26, a Liberian, and David Kalokoh, 23, a Sierra Leonean for trafficking 1 kilogram of Kush at a street value of US$20,000 (LD$3.8 million).

The arrest took place on July 6, 2025, at about 2:30 PM at the Bo Waterside Port of Entry. Officers discovered the drugs concealed in a black Wrangler Jeep, which was being towed due to mechanical issues.

Both suspects have been investigated, charged and forwarded to the Tienii Magisterial Court for trial.

Alphonso Toweh

Has been in the profession for over twenty years. He has worked for many international media outlets  including: West Africa Magazine, Africa Week Magazine, African Observer and  did occasional reporting for CNN, BBC World Service, Sunday Times, NPR, Radio Deutchewells, Radio Netherlands. He is the current correspondent for Reuters 
 He holds first  MA with honors in International  Relations and a  candidate for second master in International Peace studies and Conflict  Resolution from the University of Liberia.