By: Ernest Kpehe Moibah | Bomi County Correspondent
Tubmanburg, Bomi –Friday, September 12, 2025-In a decisive move aimed at strengthening the integrity of Liberia’s fight against illicit drugs, the Officer-in-Charge of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), ACP Fitzgerald Biago, has announced that all DEA officers assigned in Bomi County will immediately undergo mandatory drug testing.
Biago made the disclosure during a visit to Tubmanburg following an invitation from the Bomi County Civil Society Organization Council (CSOC), the umbrella body for civil society groups in the county. The visit formed part of the LDEA’s broader national strategy to curb the alarming spread of narcotics across western Liberia.
Reaffirming Commitment to Anti-Drug Campaign
Speaking to journalists after the meeting, ACP Biago reaffirmed the LDEA’s unwavering commitment to eradicating illegal drugs across Liberia. He described the fight against illicit substances as not only a law enforcement priority but also a national duty to protect Liberia’s youth and future.
“My vision is to build a responsive, credible, and professional LDEA that operates with discipline, integrity, and absolute dedication to public service,” Biago declared.
Zero Tolerance for Drug Traffickers and Complicit Officers
Issuing a stern warning, Biago vowed that the LDEA will relentlessly pursue drug traffickers, dismantle criminal networks, and ensure perpetrators face justice.
He also cautioned officers of the agency against collusion with drug dealers or acts of corruption, stressing that the integrity of the LDEA must remain unquestionable.
“Any officer found compromising the very fight they are sworn to lead will be removed from the agency without hesitation,” Biago warned.
Mandatory Drug Testing Announced
In what observers described as a bold and uncompromising stance, Biago announced that all LDEA officers assigned in Bomi County will immediately undergo mandatory drug testing.
According to him, this move is intended to reinforce public confidence in the agency’s operations and to ensure that no officer tasked with protecting communities is secretly undermining the fight against drugs.
“The public must trust that DEA officers are clean, disciplined, and beyond reproach. No officer will be allowed to serve while compromised,” Biago said.
Civil Society Applauds Move
The Bomi County Civil Society Organization Council, which hosted the LDEA delegation, welcomed Biago’s pronouncement, noting that drug abuse and trafficking remain among the most urgent threats facing young people in the county.
Community leaders say the decision to test officers is a strong signal that the agency is serious about accountability within its ranks while also sending a warning to traffickers and users that the law will be enforced without fear or favor.
Broader National Context
The move comes at a time when Liberia faces a growing drug crisis, with substances like Kush, cocaine, and other narcotics flooding communities and drawing widespread concern from health experts, parents, and civil society actors.
ACP Biago’s visit and directives in Bomi County are seen as part of a renewed push by the LDEA to strengthen its credibility, win public trust, and build a more effective national response to the narcotics trade.
