Government of Liberia Secures International Support to Fight Illicit Drug Trafficking.
Monrovia-August 6,2026: In an effort to combat illicit drug trafficking, the Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has secured international support from several countries to strengthen the country’s fight against drugs by enhancing investigations and fast-tracking efforts to bring perpetrators to justice.
Countries involved include: the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Serbia, Spain, the Netherlands, Morocco, and other international partners.
According to a recent announcement by Liberia National Police Inspector General Gregory Coleman, following the seizure of approximately US$19 million worth of cocaine at Roberts International Airport, the United States is aiding Liberia in the ongoing drug investigation.
He said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs initiated direct diplomatic engagements with several international partners to seek technical assistance, material support, and strategic cooperation for the investigation.
Coleman added that the diplomatic efforts are being led by Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti, with the support of President Joseph Boakai.
He further stated that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been actively involved in strengthening Liberia’s response to illicit drug trafficking through diplomatic engagement, intelligence cooperation, and the mobilization of international support.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs also serves as a member of the National Security Council, where key security matters, including the fight against transnational organized crime and drug trafficking are discussed.
Sources said, when Inspector General Coleman requested international assistance following the major drug seizure, Minister Nyanti directly engaged senior officials in the United States government, including Mr. Stephen Miller, an adviser to President Donald Trump on homeland security matters.
During a call from the White House Situation Room, the Minister outlined the operational gaps identified by the Liberia National Police and the specific areas where international support was needed.
According to the sources, the engagement helped accelerate assistance from the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and other relevant U.S. agencies to support Liberia’s investigation.
The Ministry’s diplomatic outreach has also included engagements with bilateral and multilateral partners, including the United States, Morocco, Spain, Serbia, the Netherlands, and the European Union, aimed at improving Liberia’s capacity to detect, investigate, and disrupt transnational drug trafficking networks.
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