Government Denies Diplomatic Courier System Linked to US$19M Drug Probe

By Kruah Thompson

Monrovia, June 24, 2026 – The Government of Liberia has dismissed reports linking the country’s diplomatic courier system to the ongoing investigation into the seizure of approximately 237.6 kilograms of cocaine valued at about US$19 million at Roberts International Airport (RIA).

The clarification follows widespread speculation and social media reports alleging that Liberia’s diplomatic courier system was connected to the high-profile drug case.

Speaking Tuesday in Monrovia, Information Minister Jerolinmek Matthew Piah described the reports as false, baseless and unsupported by any evidence.

“There is no investigation involving the diplomatic courier system, nor is there any evidence linking it to drug trafficking or the transportation of illicit substances,” Piah said.

He said attempts to associate the diplomatic courier system with the ongoing investigation are misleading and intended to create unnecessary confusion while security authorities continue their probe.

Piah explained that the diplomatic courier system is used exclusively to transmit official government correspondence, confidential diplomatic communications and other authorized documents between the Government of Liberia and its embassies, consulates and permanent missions abroad.

According to him, international diplomatic deliveries are handled through authorized courier services, while domestic dispatches are managed by designated government personnel.

The minister added that the system operates under strict international diplomatic protocols and does not transport liquids or other unauthorized items.

Piah also addressed reports concerning a Liberian associated with Roberts International Airport who reportedly traveled to the People’s Republic of China for training.

He confirmed that the individual returned to Liberia after completing the training, contrary to reports suggesting that the person remained in China.

The minister urged the public to rely on verified information as the Joint National Security Investigation into the cocaine seizure continues.