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King voluntarily appeared before investigators 13 days after 237.6kg of cocaine was seized at Roberts International Airport
By Writer Staff
Monrovia — Paul J. King, General Manager of aviation services firm GLS Menzies, has been taken into custody by Liberia’s Joint National Security Investigative Task Force after voluntarily presenting himself to authorities, the Ministry of Justice said Saturday.
King was previously named a “Person of Interest” in the investigation into 237.6 kilograms of cocaine seized at Roberts International Airport on June 8, 2026. According to the Ministry, he is now assisting investigators probing the importation, concealment, transportation, and attempted exportation of the narcotics.
The Ministry stated that King will remain under joint security supervision while cooperating with the probe into what it called the “full chain of criminal responsibility” linked to the shipment. Authorities say his cooperation is expected to help identify other individuals and entities connected to the case.
Due process emphasized
The Justice Ministry reiterated that King’s status as a Person of Interest and his cooperation do not constitute a determination of guilt. It said he will receive all constitutional protections, including due process, access to legal counsel, and protection from mistreatment.
The government commended King’s voluntary appearance as “a step toward full accountability” and repeated its commitment to an evidence-based investigation “regardless of position, influence, or status.”
Outstanding suspects urged to surrender
In the same statement, the Ministry renewed its call for other Persons of Interest who remain at large to turn themselves in to the Task Force “without further delay.” It said national and international efforts to locate remaining suspects are ongoing.
The June 8 seizure at RIA is one of Liberia’s largest recorded cocaine busts in recent years and has drawn intense public and international attention. Government officials have maintained that all individuals linked to the matter are presumed innocent until proven guilty under Liberian law.
The Ministry said it will continue to update the public on significant developments, within the limits of due process and the integrity of an active investigation.
