Side Effects Of Methamphetamine
FLASHBACK: US$100M Cocaine Bust
Many months after US$100M worth of the narcotic drug, entered Liberian through its main seaport, Freeport of Monrovia, another batch of illicit drug, methamphetamine has entered the country through the only international airport, RIA.
Recently, boxes of what has now been confirmed as substances containing methamphetamine, reportedly came through and left the airport without proper custom inspection.
“Methamphetamine (contracted from N-methylamphetamine) is a potent central nervous system (CNS) stimulant that is mainly used as a recreational drug and less commonly as a second-line treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and obesity. Methamphetamine was discovered in 1893.., methamphetamine – Search (bing.com)
Scientists say this substance is dangerous with several warnings given about the harmful effects.
“Methamphetamine may cause new or worsening psychosis (unusual thoughts or behavior), especially if you have a history of depression, mental illness, or bipolar disorder,” according to drugs.com. Methamphetamine Uses, Side Effects, Warnings – Drugs.com
Few months ago, several persons arrested and charged by the Justice Ministry in connection to the US$100M cocaine were set free by the Criminal Court in Monrovia due to the government’s lack of enough evidence to prosecute the cases.
Liberian Gov’t latest press release confirming the new influx of illicit drugs through RIA
For Immediate Release
Monrovia, September 12, 2023: The Ministry of Justice, through the Joint Security of Liberia, has confirmed that the consignment of boxes it intercepted containing.
herbal plants – packaged and in natural form – at the Roberts International Airport reveals a presence of methamphetamine.
As part of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency’s investigation, which included scientific examination, samples tested revealed the presence of the illicit drug, which is banned under the rules of United Nations Office of Drugs and Crimes, UNODC.
The Minister of Justice Cllr. Frank Musah Dean Jr. has with immediate effect ordered the Joint Security of Liberia, as well as the LDEA, LNP and the NSA, to expand their investigations on the importation of the illegal drugs with the aim of bringing to justice all those involved.
The public will be duly updated as progress is made on the investigation and in the wider fight against illicit drugs and transnational criminals.
Signed:____________
Ledgerhood J. Rennie
*MINISTER*