Monrovia — The United States Government has deported twelve Liberian nationals to Liberia following their convictions for various criminal offenses committed during their stay in the United States of America.
The deportees arrived in the country on Tuesday, March 31 and were received by officers of the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) at Roberts International Airport.
Their deportation comes after the completion of prison sentences for crimes ranging from violent offenses to violations of public order laws.
According to the LIS, the deportees were involved in a range of serious offenses, including molestation of a minor, domestic violence, failure to register as a sex offender, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, rape, robbery, burglary, larceny, resisting arrest, child neglect, and driving under the influence (DUI).
Additional charges include crimes against persons and other public order violations.
Authorities disclosed that deportations of this nature are typically conducted via chartered flights under the supervision of U.S. security personnel. Individuals are only repatriated after serving their respective prison terms in the United States.
Upon arrival in Liberia, the deportees were handed over to the Liberia National Police (LNP) for fingerprint identification, documentation and background checks.
Following the completion of these procedures, deportees are released to their families under the supervision of the Liberia Immigration Service. Authorities state that this process is intended to ensure accountability while providing an opportunity for reintegration into society.
