Liberia’s Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has dismissed six of its staff members after they tested positive for drug use. The group includes one full-time employee and five volunteers, according to an official statement released in Monrovia.

The dismissals come just weeks after the agency introduced mandatory drug testing as part of a wider reform agenda. The tests were conducted during the first phase of screenings at the LDEA headquarters.

The revelation has sparked concern about the integrity of the LDEA’s mission, particularly as the agency works to rebuild public trust and strengthen its fight against drug trafficking.

Observers note that the agency’s renewed efforts to enforce discipline coincide with a national drug crisis that continues to challenge Liberia’s security and public health.