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Five charged in Liberia after more than 200kg of cocaine seized in drug bust

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Five charged in Liberia after more than 200kg of cocaine seized in drug bust
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Liberian authorities have charged five individuals following the seizure of over 200kg of cocaine at Monrovia's international airport. The drugs were disguised as seasoning cubes, prompting a government investigation into transnational criminal networks operating within the country.

President Joseph Boakai said: ‘Liberia will not be used as a safe haven, transit point, warehouse, financial centre or operational base by criminal networks.’ President Joseph Boakai said: ‘Liberia will not be used as a safe haven, transit point, warehouse, financial centre or operational base by criminal networks.’ Liberia Five charged in Liberia after more than 200kg of cocaine seized in drug bust Shipment discovered at airport in Monrovia and valued at £14.2m had been falsely declared as seasoning cubes

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