House members unanimously voted Thursday, adopting a resolution urging President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to suspend the operations of GLS Menzies and Express Handling Services (EHS) following the seizure of US$19.2 million worth of illicit drugs at Roberts International Airport.
The resolution, endorsed by 40 lawmakers, was prompted by a communication from Sinoe County District #3 Representative Alex S. Noah, who raised alarm over alleged ties between GLS-NAS Inc. and the intercepted shipment.
Lawmakers argued that allowing the company to continue operations while investigations are underway could compromise Liberia’s anti-drug campaign and tarnish the nation’s global reputation.
The House is pressing the Ministry of Justice and other relevant agencies to immediately halt the company’s activities at all ports of entry.
In addition, legislators have summoned the firm’s Chief Executive Officer and General Manager to appear before plenary, demanding full disclosure of its operations and any potential links to the drug case.
The company has also been ordered to submit concession agreements and other documents detailing its contractual relationship with the Government of Liberia.
Representative Noah emphasized that decisive action is critical to safeguarding Liberia’s credibility in the international community. “We cannot afford to appear complicit or negligent in the face of such a grave threat,” he warned, urging swift accountability.
The House directed its Chief Clerk to forward the decision to the President for immediate action. The move signals a rare show of unity among lawmakers and reflects mounting pressure on the executive branch to act decisively against drug trafficking networks exploiting Liberia’s ports.
