Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency

The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) is an agency established within the Liberian government on December 23, 1998, charged with fighting drug-related crimes. The LDEA is supervised by the Ministry of Justice and is charged with fighting drug trafficking at the country's borders, arresting traffickers and dealers, and destroying illegal drugs. The LDEA is not responsible for overseeing commerce in legal drugs and other pharmaceuticals; such substances are within the purview of the Pharmaceutical Board of Liberia.