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Former Liberian vice president charged in transnational drug probe

Former Liberian vice president charged in transnational drug probe

By GhanaSummary NewsroomPan-Africa

Liberia has charged former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor with drug trafficking, money laundering and related offences in an investigation into an alleged transnational narcotics network.

Jewel Howard-Taylor, who served as Liberia’s vice president from 2018 to 2024, has been charged with drug trafficking, money laundering and several other offences, the Justice Ministry said Wednesday.

Howard-Taylor was stopped while attempting to leave Liberia through Roberts International Airport and was taken to Liberia National Police headquarters, according to the ministry.

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