Monrovia, Liberia – The chief of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), Abraham Kromah, has made a shocking revelation: he claimed that increased border security has enabled a worrying rise in drug imports. Expressing his dissatisfaction with the ineffective attempts to stop drug smuggling, Kromah declared he would remove all LDEA agents stationed at different border posts.
Kromah claimed that the assigned LDEA personnel have not done their necessary diligence when checking cars coming into and going out of Liberia, especially at night. He pointed out that this careless attitude has allegedly allowed drugs to flood the nation, endangering both public health and national security.
Kromah underlined the significance of strict border security and voiced dissatisfaction with the functioning of the current joint security system, pointing out that their engagement has done more harm than good.
The head of the LDEA emphasized the necessity of stepping up operations at night because drug dealers frequently take advantage of the shadow of night to sneak illegal substances into the nation. Kromah was concerned that this problem had gone unaddressed for far too long, allowing the drug trade to grow at an incredible pace.
In response, Kromah declared that, as of just now, all LDEA agents will be removed from their designated border checkpoints. He thinks that by taking this risky action, the seriousness of the problem and its consequences if left unchecked will become evident.
Opponents counter that without a quick backup plan, this move might leave a security void at the borders. They stress that in order to guarantee efficient customs checks and foil drug smuggling operations, the government must move quickly to either replace the joint society or come up with an alternative plan.
Kromah, who was the deputy police inspector for operations under the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf administration, is well-known for taking a firm stand against criminal behavior. He was nominated by President Joseph Boakai to head the LDEA. Ever since he received confirmation in February, he has been detaining a number of people involved in drug trafficking, both foreigners and Liberians. He took an oath during his confirmation hearing to perform his duties impartially.
