Liberia: $19m Drug Case Stirs More Controversy

Author: Bridgett MiltonPublished on: June 17, 2026Country: Liberia

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Liberia: $19m Drug Case Stirs More Controversy

Representative Frank Saah Foko accused House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon of being linked to the $19 million drug bust at Roberts International Airport. The Justice Minister said the government would withhold further details to protect intelligence. Representative Moima Briggs Menseh walked out of the closed session, demanding transparency.

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