Liberia, July 8 -- Bomi County Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe Jr. and Gbarpolu County Senator Amara M. Konneh have called for an independent investigation into the US$19.2 million cocaine trafficking case, arguing that while the filing of criminal charges against five suspects represents an important step, significant questions surrounding the investigation remain unanswered.

In a joint statement issued following the formal charging of five individuals allegedly connected to the seizure of approximately 237.6 kilograms of cocaine at Roberts International Airport (RIA), the two lawmakers described the case as a major national security concern that demands complete transparency and accountability.

The senators said the seizure underscores th...