Monrovia, April 15 -- Sgt. Moses Birr, the Commander of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) in Maryland County, has publicly addressed allegations of misconduct following a recent operation in Barabo District, clarifying the events surrounding the operation and calling for a fair investigation.

Social media claims have accused Sgt. Birr and his team of unlawfully confiscating 24.3 grams of gold and $35,000 USD from a businessman. These allegations are now under investigation. However, Sgt. Birr has offered a detailed explanation to clarify the situation.

In his statement, Sgt. Birr asserts that all items seized during the operation were properly documented and recorded in the presence of the District Leadership and the Clerk of ...