By Our Staff Writer
Police in Zorzor, Lofa County, have forwarded to court at least 11 persons for allegedly breaking into a warehouse and making away with several food items.
The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) is at the head of the distribution of the COVID-19 food distribution and was allotted some US$10 million for transportation, distribution and its overhead operational cost. And the Liberian government chairs the food stimulus package steering committee.
The stolen items include over 100 bags of beans and 500 gallons of oil
The accused are charged with multiple counts including theft of property, criminal mischief and disorderly conduct.
Several food items are said to have been damaged during the breaking into of the warehouse.
Residents in the area had earlier complained that the distributing team members were selling food items meant for beneficiaries.