Joseph Boakai, Liberian President has sacked a dozen government officials and referred several others for investigation after a series of major drug seizures prompted public calls for tougher action.
A statement recently released said the dismissals included airport operations staff and senior law enforcement supervisors.
Earlier this month, Liberian authorities seized nearly four tonnes of cocaine worth an estimated $317 million (€277 million) near Roberts International Airport.
It followed another major seizure in June, when about 238 kilograms of cocaine worth an estimated $19 million (€16.5 million) was found hidden among ordinary commercial cargo, including Maggi seasoning cubes, at the airport.
The President ordered “the immediate dismissal, suspension and investigation of several officials of government and law enforcement personnel following his review of the latest status report on ongoing investigations into major narcotics trafficking cases”.
