74-year-old Ghanaian woman arrested with huge narcotics in Cape Mount
By: Kruah Thompson
The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) Grand Cape Mount County Detachment has arrested 74-year-old Ghanaian national Grace Kuasi for allegedly possessing a large quantity of narcotics.
Acting on intelligence gathered, the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) wrote to Robertsport Magisterial Court seeking a search warrant to conduct a targeted operation at the residence of Madame Grace Kuasi in the Fanti Town Community, Robertsport City.
After the warrant was issued by the court, LDEA agents searched on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at approximately 2:00 PM.
During the operation, law enforcement officers discovered and seized nineteen (19) compressed plates of marijuana concealed in her kitchen.
The seized narcotics, with an estimated street value of US$1,200.00, equivalent to LD$228,000.00, are currently in the possession of the LDEA Grand Cape Mount County Detachment.
According to the LDEA, following their preliminary investigation, suspect Grace Kuasi has been formally charged with illegal possession of narcotics under Liberia’s newly amended drug law. She has been forwarded to the Robertsport Magisterial Court for prosecution.
Meanwhile, In 2025, Liberia witnessed a surge in drug enforcement operations led by the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), resulting in several high profile arrests and seizures across the country.
Major cases included the arrest of Kenyan and Nigerian nationals at Roberts International Airport with over 8 kg of heroin, and the seizure of large quantities of cocaine, marijuana, tramadol, and the synthetic drug “Kush” in counties such as Grand Cape Mount, River Gee, and Lofa.
These operations exposed Liberia’s growing role as a transit hub in the international drug trade and the increasing use of synthetic drugs among the youth.
However, LDEA is urging the public to support its anti-drug efforts by reporting suspicious drug related activities via its hotline: 0777133333.
