By: Stephen N. Sonpon
The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency LDEA, has to clarified circulating reports concerning the arrest and legal proceedings involving Nigerian national Tony Obi, believed to be the brother of Henry Iki, the alleged recipient of the 3.355 kg of cocaine trafficked by Quita Dolo Kosso.
Following his alleged attempt to bribe LDEA officers on July 13, 2025, at the Roberts International Airport (RIA) with USD 10,000 in a failed effort to secure the release of both Quita Dolo Kosso and the cocaine shipment, Tony Obi was immediately arrested.
According to the LDEA, He was investigated and charged under the following provisions of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of the Republic of Liberia; which includes; section 14.83, Trafficking and Importation, Sales, Distribution, Administration, Delivery, and Transportation, Possession, Criminal Conspiracy among others,
It can be recalled on July 17, 2025, Mr. Obi was forwarded to the RIA Magisterial Court. While the court dropped several charges citing the fact that he was not apprehended in direct possession of the drugs, it accepted the charge of Criminal Conspiracy, which is a bailable offence under Liberian law, something whivh led to Mr. Obi’s released on bail by the court.
According to the LDEA, the case remains active and a key figure in the ongoing investigation and court proceedings involving Quita Dolo Kosso.
The LDEA maintaines that their officers acted within the bounds of the law and remain committed to ensuring that all parties involved are held accountable.
Meanwhile, The LDEA assured the public that it remains unyielding in its fight against drug trafficking and related crimes.
