Businessman and political leader of the Movement for Progressive Change, Simeon Freeman has described Liberia as nothing short of a “gangster’s paradise,” alleging that powerful cartels now control the country’s seaport and airport, turning the nation into a hub for international narcotics trafficking.
Freeman’s explosive claims come amid mounting controversy over the US$19 million cocaine bust at Roberts International Airport, a scandal that continues to entangle political elites and security agencies. He argues that the ruling establishment’s obsession with controlling Liberia’s ports was never about governance but about enabling the drug trade.
“Liberia is officially a drug storage depot for onward export to Europe and elsewhere,” Freeman declared, accusing the Unity Party of seeking power not to serve the people but to protect illicit networks.
His remarks raise searing questions: Who granted visas to the suspects? Who rented their safe houses? How did the drugs enter Liberia, and where are the mobile phones that could expose the cartel’s operations?
Freeman alleges a desperate cover-up is underway, pointing to the arrest of Finda Bondo and the reversal of Finance Minister Samuel Tweah’s ruling as evidence of a broader scheme to shield allies while exposing rivals’ drug hideouts. He insists that the leadership of Liberia’s seaport and airport must be replaced and subjected to full investigation, while the government’s relationship with Medtech—a key port operator—must be reviewed.
“It is one thing to arrest illegal drugs at the port of entry,” Freeman warned. “But for narcotics to be imported, cleared, and stored in private homes for onward export suggests our entry points have been massively compromised.”
Rumors swirl that more caches of cocaine are hidden in Monrovia, fueling public anxiety and calls for accountability. Freeman insists that if such reports prove true, the seaport and airport authorities must be “thoroughly dealt with.”
As citizens watch in disbelief, Freeman invoked divine justice, declaring: “It is our sincere hope that Yahweh will expose their every deed, for the good of our country.”
With Liberia’s credibility on the line, the allegations underscore a chilling reality: the nation’s gateways to the world may have been hijacked by criminal syndicates, leaving ordinary Liberians to wonder whether their leaders are complicit—or powerless—in the face of a cartel state.
