WATCH: Moment Musician Alonzo and Others Were Caught with Synthetic Drugs in Liberia
Aaron Parker A dramatic video has surfaced showing the moment Liberian drug enforcement officers intercepted Alonso Yeah (also known as Alonso Abasi) and three others during a routine vehicle inspection at the Bo Waterside Port of entry.
The group was found with 844 grams of Methcathinone, a highly potent synthetic stimulant drug.
The suspects were found with 844 grams of Methcathinone, a powerful synthetic drug, concealed in the rear door of a blue Nissan Primera (Plate #A120421).
The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) stated the drugs are valued at USD 8,440 (or 1,688,000 Liberian Dollars) and confirmed it as the first known attempt to introduce Methcathinone into the Liberian market.
Those Arrested:
Alonso Yeah (aka Alonso Abasi), 35 – Liberian artist based in Sierra Leone
Eariel Xavises Aweti, 36 – Sierra Leonean
Samuel R. Grey, 28 – Sierra Leonean
Matthew Sherman, 25 – Liberian, VOA Community resident
A video of the arrest shows officers discovering the drugs during inspection, dismantling the vehicle door, and detaining the suspects. The footage has since gone viral, raising public concern especially due to Alonzo’s known involvement in anti-drug advocacy through music.
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All suspects are in custody and will be prosecuted
Den don already don fr useless we yone citizen den life with all kin nasty drugs den na other man e yone country now den wan go distroy.
Please President Joseph Bokai let them faced the full penelty of the Law.
Useless ass them den feel say we Glady fr we brothers den life wea den don turnover na salone twwwww