Monrovia- As one of a major breakthrough in the fight against illicit drugs, Inspector Patrick Kormazu of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has led a successful operation that resulted in the seizure of a large consignment of Tramadol and Kush from one of the most notorious and active ghettos located along 72nd Boulevard Road in Paynesville, outside Monrovia.

By Willie N. Tokpah

During the operation, LDEA officers arrested at least two suspected drug dealers and took several drug users into custody.

All individuals are currently being held by the LDEA as investigations continue.

The raid, which was conducted following intelligence gathering and surveillance, targeted what authorities have described as a “major distribution hub” for synthetic opioids and narcotics within the Montserrado area.

Inspector Kormazu, speaking briefly after the operation, stated that the LDEA remains committed to dismantling drug networks and protecting communities from the growing threat of substance abuse.

The LDEA will release a full statement with details of this operation, quantities of drugs seized and charges pending against the suspects.

This latest operation comes amid increased national concern over the rise in Kush abuse, a synthetic drug with highly destructive effects, particularly among Liberia’s youth.