Liberia's Burning Question: Corruption in High Places The Liberian authorities' decision to burn $336 million worth of cocaine has sparked questions about the extent of corruption within its law enforcement agencies.
The sheer scale of the seizure – 4. 2 metric tons of cocaine, valued at over $317 million – is staggering.
Senior police officials are implicated in the trafficking operation, including the chief of the highway patrol and the head of the major crimes unit, who have been charged.