Monrovia – The struggle in opposition to trafficking and dependancy of illicit medication stays the best nationwide risk, says the newly appointed Officer-In-Cost (OIC) of the Liberia Medicine Enforcement Company (LDEA), Deputy Commissioner for Police (DCP) Fitzgerald T.M. Biago.
By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway
OIC Biago believes that confronting this disaster requires the total help of each Liberian and as such, he needs all palms on deck to construct a society free from the devastating scourge of medicine.
Talking at a information convention hours after official takeover on the helm of the LDEA, Biago asserted that this struggle should start with “us the women and men” of the Liberia, and as such, a obligatory medication check for all officers of the Company would sign up a mark of transparency and accountability.
“These main the conflict in opposition to medication should themselves be past reproach. Due to this fact, I hereby announce the quick launch of a obligatory nationwide drug check for all LDEA officers. This can set the tone of accountability, integrity, and self-discipline inside our ranks,” declared the performing LDEA boss.
With the proliferation of and abuse of illicit medication standing tall as one of many gravest nationwide threats confronting Liberia, Biago disclosed that within the coming days, the LDEA will intensify its operations and pursue the sources of drug trafficking and distribution with renewed vigor-without concern or favor.
He known as on each citizen to cooperate with the Company on this struggle.
To strengthen public engagement, he introduced that the LDEA will shortly set up an anti-drugs Hotline by means of which residents can present crucial intelligence to assist our operations.
LDEA Will Come After You
The LDEA performing chief has additionally issued a stern warning to sellers and customers of the unhealthy commerce to be aware because the LDEA will go away no stone unturned in coming after them.
Because the LDEA endeavors to intensify the struggle in opposition to the trafficking and dependancy of illicit medication, Biago vowed that there will likely be no hiding place this time round for traffickers and customers.
“There will likely be no hiding place. We’ll pursue you relentlessly, prosecute you vigorously, and be sure that justice is served. The time of impunity is over.”
“On this regard, the LDEA will work intently with the Liberia Nationwide Police and all members of the Joint Safety in each operation. Let it’s made clear: time is operating out for these concerned in illicit drug trafficking, distribution, and abuse. The LDEA will make use of each lawful means to revive sanity and safeguard the way forward for our beloved nation,” added the LDEA OIC.
The struggle in opposition to drug dependancy and trafficking stays one of many main home challenges confronting the Boakai-Koung administration. Regardless of making the battle in opposition to the menace a key marketing campaign promise, the federal government continues to witness the proliferation of illicit substances ravaging Liberia’s youth inhabitants.
This disaster has already pressured President Boakai to dismiss two successive management groups appointed and confirmed by the Liberian Senate. The newest choice got here final week when the President sacked Anthony Ok. Souh, Director Common; Gwee Ok. Porkpah, Deputy Director Common for Administration; and Sebastian Farr, Deputy Director Common for Operations.
In line with an announcement from the Govt Mansion issued Thursday, August 28, the dismissals are a part of ongoing efforts to revamp the Liberia Drug Enforcement Company (LDEA) and restore public confidence in its operations amid a surge in drug trafficking and abuse—significantly the unfold of artificial substances reminiscent of kush.
To fill the management vacuum, President Boakai appointed Deputy Commissioner of Police Fitzgerald T. M. Biago as Officer-in-Cost (OIC); Ernest T. Tarpeh, Assistant Director for Particular Companies on the Nationwide Safety Company (NSA), as Deputy for Administration and Investigation; and Assistant Commissioner of Police Patrick B. Kormazu as Deputy for Operations.
Safety specialists say President Boakai’s transfer to herald regulation enforcement professionals with confirmed monitor data alerts a troublesome stance in opposition to Liberia’s drug epidemic—now each a public well being and nationwide safety disaster. However the huge query stays: will this interim group ship actual change, or will it’s enterprise as ordinary?
