# Liberia destroys 4.2 tonnes of cocaine after record seizure

Liberian authorities burned 4.2 metric tonnes of cocaine, the largest drug bust in the country's history. The destruction underscores West Africa's growing role as a transit hub for narcotics and highlights the government's efforts to combat drug trafficking.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/7/31/31-07-sv-liberia-cocaine-burning-lr?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:26:17 +0000