Liberia Charges Former VP Howard-Taylor with Drug Trafficking
Howard-Taylor, the former Vice President of Liberia and ex-wife of convicted former President Charles Taylor, has been charged with multiple drug trafficking offenses. These charges include unlicensed importation of a controlled substance, criminal solicitation, and criminal conspiracy.
Her arrest took place at Roberts International Airport while she was attempting to leave the country. This incident follows a recent announcement by Liberian authorities regarding the seizure of cocaine valued at approximately $317 million, which was allegedly intended for Europe.
The situation highlights growing concerns about Liberia's expanding role in the international drug trade. As of now, a lawyer for Howard-Taylor has not provided any comments regarding the charges, and the investigation is still ongoing according to the authorities.
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