The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has issued a stark warning as it confirms the emergence of the world’s deadliest drug, Methamphetamine, colloquially known as the “Zombie Drug,” within Liberia’s borders. This revelation underscores Liberia’s status as a hub for a multitude of illicit substances from around the globe.
LDEA Director, Col.Abraham Kromah, expressed grave concern over the proliferation of new drugs within the country, cautioning that failure to take decisive action could spell disaster for Liberia. However, he assured the public that the LDEA is proactively addressing the situation.
The emergence of the Zombie Drug was highlighted during recent raids on Miami Beach and the Red Light district, where prominent individuals, including Nimba district #7 Lawmaker, Rep. Musa Bility’s son, Piece Bility, was apprehended.
In a concerning revelation, the LDEA disclosed that Liberia has become a haven for a plethora of dangerous narcotics, including cocaine, trauma dog, and others, posing a significant threat to public health and safety.
Of particular concern is the alarming trend of drug distribution within school environments, leading to a rapid decline in enrollment rates across the country. The LDEA emphasized the urgent need for intervention to curb this disturbing trend.
Despite these challenges, the LDEA has reported successful operations resulting in the arrest of numerous distributors and traffickers. With support from the government and international partners, they are poised to escalate their efforts to combat the drug scourge.
Director Kromah and his team have called for both domestic and international assistance to bolster their endeavors in combating the drug epidemic. Their plea underscores the gravity of the situation and the urgent need for collaborative action to safeguard Liberia’s future.
In 2021, an estimated 2.5 million people reported using methamphetamine in the past 12 months (2021 DT 1.42A), and it remains one of the most commonly misused stimulant drugs in the world.
The consequences of methamphetamine misuse are terrible for the individual—psychologically, medically, and socially. Using the drug can cause memory loss, aggression, psychotic behavior, damage to the cardiovascular system, malnutrition, and severe dental problems. Methamphetamine misuse has also been shown to contribute to increased transmission of infectious diseases, such as hepatitis and HIV/AIDS.
Beyond its devastating effects on individual health, methamphetamine misuse threatens whole communities, causing new waves of crime, unemployment, child neglect or abuse, and other social ills. A 2009 report from the RAND Corporation noted that methamphetamine misuse cost the nation approximately $23.4 billion in 2005.
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