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ADNews-Monrovia, Liberia: A Special Investigation Team of the Ministry of Justice has identified businessman George Harris, also known as Leroy Harris, as the alleged owner of the controversial US$19.2 million cocaine shipment intercepted at Roberts International Airport (RIA) in June 2026. Investigators claim Harris attempted to influence security officials through bribery to secure the release of the shipment after it was discovered.
The drugs were concealed in six cargo boxes declared as general merchandise, including lappas and Maggi cubes, and were being prepared for shipment to London, England.
After Global Logistics Services (GLS) identified a weight discrepancy, Airport security officers intercepted the cargo on June 8, 2026, during X-ray screening and a subsequent physical inspection.
According to the investigation, Harris and several people tried to prevent the seizure after the suspected drugs were uncovered. The report claims Harris contacted senior security and law enforcement officials, including Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) officer Moses Jallah, and allegedly offered large sums of money in an attempt to have the shipment released.
The investigation further alleges that Jallah had prior knowledge of individuals linked to the suspected trafficking operation but failed to take appropriate action.
Accordingly, he later met with Harris despite being aware of his alleged connection to the shipment, actions they believe interfered with the ongoing investigation.
Jallah, however, denied the allegations. In his statement to investigators, he said he acted on intelligence received from his superiors and immediately informed his commanders after individuals allegedly approached him with offers of money to stop inspections and avoid arrests. He also maintained that he had been gathering intelligence on some of the people later named in the investigation.
Despite his defense, the Special Investigation Team concluded that there is sufficient evidence to prosecute Jallah and has recommended that he stand trial before a court of competent jurisdiction.
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