Liberia: Deputy Police Commissioner Hooked in Historic Cocaine Bust
The Liberia National Police (LNP) has relieved Deputy Commissioner for Crime Services Johnny Bolar Dean of his duties with immediate effect following allegations that he accepted US$10,000 in connection with an ongoing investigation into one of Liberia's largest-ever cocaine seizures. Speaking at a press briefing, IG Coleman said Dean admitted receiving the money, which authorities are treating as a serious breach of professional conduct and possible interference in an active criminal investigation. As a result, with immediate effect, he will turn himself over to the Professional Standards Division," Coleman told reporters.
- ▪The Liberia National Police (LNP) has relieved Deputy Commissioner for Crime Services Johnny Bolar Dean of his duties with immediate effect following allegations that he accepted US$10,000 in connection with an ongoing investigation into on
- ▪Speaking at a press briefing, IG Coleman said Dean admitted receiving the money, which authorities are treating as a serious breach of professional conduct and possible interference in an active criminal investigation.
- ▪As a result, with immediate effect, he will turn himself over to the Professional Standards Division," Coleman told reporters.
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The Liberia National Police (LNP) has relieved Deputy Commissioner for Crime Services Johnny Bolar Dean of his duties with immediate effect following allegations that he accepted US$10,000 in connection with an ongoing investigation into one of Liberia's largest-ever cocaine seizures. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Gregory O. W. Coleman disclosed that while Deputy Commissioner Dean has not been directly implicated in the alleged drug trafficking operation, preliminary findings from the investigation indicate that he may have compromised the integrity of the case by allegedly providing assistance and comfort to suspects who were already in police custody.
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