Monrovia – In a landmark move to strengthen accountability and discipline within its ranks, the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has announced the results of its first phase of drug testing for employees.

By Patience M. Jones, contributing writer

On Monday, the Africa Union Trading Company, Inc., in collaboration with the LDEA Interim leadership, conducted comprehensive drug tests on more than seventy (70) staff members at the Agency’s headquarters in Monrovia. The process began with the three interim directors before extending to sectional heads, senior officers, and junior staff.

According to the results released, all employees tested negative for any form of illegal substance.

LDEA’s Interim Leadership emphasized that this initiative marks a critical step toward building a drug-free workforce, which is essential for the Agency’s mandate to combat narcotics and safeguard communities across Liberia.

“This is not a one-time measure but part of a broader strategy to uphold integrity and professionalism within the Agency,” the leadership stated, adding that random drug testing will be conducted periodically to ensure discipline and maintain public trust.

The first phase of the exercise covered the headquarters in Monrovia. In the coming days, the program will extend to other parts of Montserrado County and eventually to the remaining 14 counties.

Both the Africa Union Trading Company, Inc. and the LDEA reaffirmed their joint commitment to accountability and transparency, underscoring that a drug-free workforce is vital in the national fight against illicit drugs.