Former Liberian vice president charged in drug-trafficking probe
Summary
Liberia has charged former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor with drug trafficking, money laundering, and other crimes. She was arrested at the airport while trying to leave the country, as part of a larger investigation into a drug network involving foreign nationals.Key Facts
- Jewel Howard-Taylor was Liberia’s Vice President from 2018 to 2024.
- She was charged with illegally importing, selling, and transporting drugs.
- Howard-Taylor was arrested at Roberts International Airport in Monrovia before leaving Liberia.
- Three foreign nationals (two Croatians and one Ukrainian) are also charged in connection with the same drug network.
- Liberia has been increasing efforts to fight large-scale cocaine trafficking through the country.
- Recent months saw some of the largest drug seizures in Liberia’s history.
- Liberia’s current government is focused on reducing corruption and stopping drug trafficking.
- West Africa is a major route for cocaine moving from South America to Europe.
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