Monrovia, April 1 -- A 38-year-old man, Joshua Odarbeh, has been arrested and detained at the Pleebo Police Depot for attempting to sell his 11-year-old son, Prosperous Odarbeh.

By Peter P. Toe, Jr, Contributing Writer

Odarbeh was taken into custody on Wednesday, March 19, following a sting operation coordinated by businessman and musician Abraham Weah, known as DJ Cassava Leaf.

How the arrest happened

Reports indicate that Odarbeh reached out to Weah via text message, offering to sell his son. In response, Weah decided to take action, suggesting they meet in person instead of continuing the conversation over the phone. Weah also offered to cover Odarbeh's transportation costs from Grand Kru to Maryland County.

Upon Odarbeh's arr...