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[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- Liberia's police intelligence chief, two other ranking officers and an operative of the National Security Agency have been detained and are being interrogated over the country's largest ever cocaine seizure after suspects arrested in the case named them to investigators, The Liberian Investigator has learned, as the NSA is now seeking to take the investigation out of police hands.

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- This one hit close to home. Johnny Bolar Dean was in the circle of the Inspector General of Police, Gregory Coleman. His arrest and dismissal Thursday came as a shock, not just to investigators, but to Coleman himself.

[Liberian Observer] The Liberia National Police (LNP) has relieved Deputy Commissioner for Crime Services Johnny Bolar Dean of his duties with immediate effect following allegations that he accepted US$10,000 in connection with an ongoing investigation into one of Liberia's largest-ever cocaine seizures.

[The Herald] A 45-year-old British citizen of Zimbabwean heritage is being sought by police in the United Kingdom in connection with the alleged murder of his wife and two daughters.

[Liberian Observer] The 13th Judicial Circuit Court in Kakata is facing mounting political backlash over its handling of the high-profile drug case against Michael U.S. Brown, indicted for trafficking cannabis valued at $200,000 through the Roberts International Airport (RIA), in June of 2024.

[Liberian Observer] Nearly a month after security agencies intercepted one of the largest cocaine shipments in Liberia's history at Roberts International Airport (RIA), the government has finally named and charged the individuals it says orchestrated the sophisticated trafficking operation, ending weeks of intense public speculation, legislative pressure, and growing criticism over what many viewed as an unusually slow criminal investigation.

[DW] Nigeria claimed one of the victims was killed by police following anti-migrant marches that have fueled xenophobia.

[GroundUp] Conditions have improved but facilities are inadequate and food in short supply

[GroundUp] SAPS made 900 arrests nationwide on Tuesday for offences including public violence, looting and crimes against immigrants

[Liberian Observer] One of the country's largest cocaine investigations entered a critical new phase Wednesday as senior members of the Senate demanded immediate arrests and prosecutions, while Joint Security officials disclosed that investigators have progressed from identifying persons of interest to preparing criminal charges against potential suspects.

[GroundUp] Large crowds in Gauteng and KZN, with reports of looting and violence

[263Chat] The government says more than 3 600 citizens displaced by anti-immigrant unrest in South Africa have returned home with authorities stepping up efforts to support those still stranded amid ongoing security checks and border processing delays.

[CPJ] South African journalist Sakhiseni Nxumalo was reporting on an anti-migrant march, which turned into a deadly attack on foreign nationals, when he himself became a target because of his dark skin. He is one of at least 15 journalists targeted in South Africa in recent months, CPJ's reporting found.

[Daily Maverick] Crime Intelligence officer Feroz Khan has been shot in what police have referred to as an attempted assassination, in the same week he was scheduled to testify before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. The shooting took place in Johannesburg and various police teams are investigating.

[Scrolla] Major General Feroz Khan, deputy head of SAPS Crime Intelligence, was shot in his lower body in Houghton on Sunday night and rushed to Netcare Milpark Hospital. Khan was due to testify at the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday after dropping his court bid to block investigators from accessing his seized electronic devices.

[SAPS] The #SAPS has launched a high-level investigation following the attempted assassination of Major General Feroz Khan who was shot on Sunday evening on 3rd Avenue in Houghton.

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberia's ongoing investigation into the US$19 million cocaine seizure has taken a dramatic turn after one of the key persons of interest, Paul Jamaal King, formally requested witness protection and declared himself a cooperating witness in the case.

[This Day] The federal government has brought another batch of Nigerians from South Africa.

[RFI] A coalition of South African organisations campaigning against undocumented migrants has defended its plans for nationwide demonstrations on 30 June, insisting the marches will be peaceful despite rising tensions and recent deadly unrest.