MONROVIA – A Montserrado County Grand Jury has indicted several individuals, including George Wah Harris and a number of business and security-linked figures, in connection with an alleged international cocaine trafficking operation involving hundreds of kilograms of the controlled substance.
The indictment, filed before Criminal Court “C” of the First Judicial Circuit for Montserrado County, alleges that the defendants participated in activities involving the possession, importation, transportation and attempted recovery of cocaine allegedly brought into Liberia through Roberts International Airport (RIA).
Among those named in the indictment are George Wah Harris, identified in the document as a defendant; Harris, also identified as Leroy Harris; Paul Jamaal King; Philip Yeoh; Mohammed O. Ghowrah; Moses Jallah; Michael U.S. Brown, also identified as Rahim Bah; Oscar J. Brown; Usman Aliu; and Private Bar Rahim Bah, along with other defendants to be identified.
The indictment contains multiple criminal counts, including alleged unlicensed possession of controlled drugs and substances, unlicensed importation of controlled drugs and substances, and other offenses connected to the alleged movement of cocaine.
According to Count One, the prosecution alleges that a shipment containing approximately 200 kilograms of cocaine was transported from Brazil through Heathrow Airport in London and ultimately arrived in Liberia.
The indictment alleges that the shipment was presented as legitimate cargo and was consigned to an individual and delivered to Roberts International Airport.
Prosecutors further allege that Paul Jamaal King worked with co-defendant Emmanuel Kpah to arrange for the delivery of the cargo, which was allegedly represented as containing ordinary goods.
The indictment claims that the cargo was subsequently taken to a residence, where money allegedly changed hands in connection with shipment costs.
It further alleges that King later contacted Arthur B. Abdulai to arrange for the cargo to be collected from the residence and transported back to Roberts International Airport.
The prosecution alleges that agents subsequently transported the cargo to RIA, where a discrepancy was discovered between the actual weight of the shipment and the weight recorded on the waybill.
That discrepancy, according to the indictment, triggered further scrutiny of the shipment and led to the discovery of a white powder-like substance allegedly suspected to be cocaine.
The document alleges that GLS personnel contacted relevant parties after discovering the discrepancy, while airport security personnel became involved as the shipment came under increased scrutiny.
The indictment further alleges that attempts were subsequently made to recover the seized substance.
A separate portion of the indictment places George Harris, also identified as Leroy Harris, at the center of an alleged effort to facilitate the movement of cocaine.
According to the prosecution, Harris allegedly used his Private Bar Entertainment Center near GSA Road to facilitate activities connected to the shipment.
The indictment alleges that Harris arranged for the delivery of boxes of cargo containing cocaine and requested assistance in transporting the shipment.
Prosecutors further allege that Harris contacted LDEA officers after the cocaine was discovered and attempted to negotiate the return of the seized drugs.
The indictment claims that Harris allegedly offered US$100,000 to have the cocaine returned.
It also alleges that he subsequently gave US$5,000 to co-defendant Moses Jallah, described as an officer of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency, allegedly as a bribe or inducement to facilitate the exchange or return of the drugs.
The prosecution also alleges that Harris offered a warehouse in Saypon Town, Bushrod Island, for the storage of cocaine before it could allegedly be exported from Liberia.
The indictment claims the proposed warehouse was ultimately deemed unsuitable because of its condition and location.
The charges extend beyond the June 2026 shipment.
The indictment alleges that another shipment involving four boxes, described as containing “Magg Cubes” and “Lappas,” was similarly arranged in May 2026 and later intercepted at RIA.
According to the prosecution, Michael U.S. Brown, also identified as Rahim Bah and described as a former employee associated with Roberts International Airport, allegedly contacted King and arranged for the movement of the cargo.
The indictment alleges that the May shipment followed a pattern similar to the later June shipment.
It claims that the cargo was delivered to a GLS office before being transported to King’s residence, with the contents allegedly later determined to be cocaine.
Prosecutors further allege that US$14,000 was paid in connection with the May shipment.
The indictment portrays the alleged operation as involving coordination between individuals connected to cargo handling, airport operations, private businesses and other actors.
It also alleges attempts to manipulate or influence airport and law enforcement personnel after the suspected cocaine was discovered.
The court’s writ of arrest commands authorities to arrest the named defendants and bring them before Criminal Court “C” during its August Term of Court to answer the charges contained in the indictment.
However, the allegations remain allegations at this stage.
An indictment represents the Grand Jury’s finding that there is sufficient basis to charge the defendants and require them to answer the accusations in court. It does not constitute a conviction or establish guilt.
The defendants are entitled to the presumption of innocence and to challenge the allegations through the judicial process.
