Caught On Camera: LDEA Busts Foreign Nationals For Tramadol Trafficking

By: D Abraham Cooper Sr I Grand Gedeh County Contributing Reporter

Zwedru City, Grand Gedeh County –Thursday, October 23, 2025–The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) Grand Gedeh County Detachment has announced the arrest of five Guinean nationals on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, in Zwedru City, on suspicion of drug-related offenses.

The operation, executed at approximately 3:09 PM at Polgal Pharmacy under a search and seizure warrant, resulted in several key confiscations. LDEA officers seized 78 strips and 5 pieces of Tramadol, as well as local and foreign currencies totaling LD$660,000 and US500 respectively.

Furthermore, the operation uncovered a cache of a weapon and ammunition, including (26) rounds of single-barrel gun ammunition and one single-barrel gun, along with a book.

The arrested suspects, who are all currently detained at the LDEA headquarters in Zwedru for investigation, are identified as:

Amadou Barry, 40

Ashar Barr, 21

Abu Layee Sow, 38

Mamadu Jalloh, 25

Alimatu Jalloh, 18

Upon the conclusion of the investigation, the LDEA confirmed that all seized items not categorized as drugs will be transferred to the relevant authorities. The drug-related charges will be processed in accordance with the nation’s new drug law.

The LDEA assures the public that continued updates on the case will be provided.