Liberia, June 19 -- The STAND-led Liberia Protest Coalition has criticized the Ministry of Justice's Friday press conference on the investigation into the seizure of approximately US$19 million worth of cocaine at Roberts International Airport (RIA).

In a statement issued Friday, the coalition accused authorities of failing to identify the alleged masterminds behind the shipment and questioned whether the investigation is reaching individuals who may have financed, facilitated, or protected the attempted trafficking operation.

The coalition's reaction follows a Ministry of Justice briefing intended to provide an update on the ongoing investigation into the massive cocaine seizure. During the press conference, Justice Minister Cllr. N. ...