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ADNews-Monrovia, Liberia: The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) was honoured to receive a three-man delegation from the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (U.S. DEA) at its headquarters in Fiamah, Sinkor, on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
The visiting delegation was led by Attaché Christiana A.Olagbiaye, accompanied by Donnie West, U.S. DEA Diversion Specialist, Divine Ahlivia. and UNODC Representative,Luis F.Diaz.
The purpose of their visit was to familiarise themselves with the LDEA’s operations, challenges, and to explore opportunities for enhanced collaboration and coordination between the two agencies.
Upon arrival, the delegation was welcomed by LDEA Director General Anthony Souh, Director for Administration Gwee Forkpah, Director for Operation Sabastine Farr, and other senior officers. They were given a guided tour of the agency’s key operational areas, including the crime lab, prevention and rehabilitation units, and the holding cell. The tour offered the visitors a comprehensive insight into the agency’s daily functions and infrastructure.
A representative from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) was also present during the visit. Crime lab technicians showcased various drug samples, test kits, and other materials used in substance detection—many of which were donated to the LDEA to support its enforcement activities.

Joseph Tumbey is an Invesigative Journalist, Full member at the African Investigative Journalism Network,
Managing Editor-Afric Daily Newspaper
josephtumbey@gmail.com (+231)777941209
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