LDEA Takes Custody of Two Drug Suspects in Webbo, Southeast Liberia…

By: Keith Morrison | Staff Writer

Webbo, River Gee County-Wednesday, May 07, 2025 – The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) took into custody two Liberian nationals, identified as Patience Nagbeh (22) and Haja Toure (48), following their official turnover by the Webbo Magistrate Court on May 1, 2025.

The case unfolded after the Liberia National Police (LNP) Webbo detail presented both suspects to the court over a reported debt of LRD 20,000. During the hearing, Patience Nagbeh admitted the amount was tied to an illegal drug transaction, stating that Haja Toure had given her heroin to sell. She failed to sell all the drugs, the court, upon the magistrate’s instruction, ordered Patience to return the remaining substances.

Upon receiving these substances, the magistrate immediately contacted the LDEA and turned both suspects over for further investigation. 

During which time it was uncovered that suspect Haja had allegedly given suspect Patience 80 wraps of heroin with an estimated street value of LRD 20,000.

Further findings revealed that suspect Haja Toure has a history of drug-related encounters with the LDEA in River Gee County (2023) and Maryland County (2024).

Both suspects have been formally charged under Sections 14.85 and 14.89 of the Controlled Substances Act for unlicensed sale and possession of narcotics. They were forwarded to court for prosecution on May 05, 2025.

Meanwhile, the LDEA said it remains committed to combating illegal drug activity and calls on the public to support this effort by reporting any drug-related information to the LDEA via hotline at 0777133333.

The apex drugs fighting agency assured the general public that all reports will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Edited: Morris Keita| Editor-In-Chief