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Former Liberian vice president charged in drug-trafficking probe

Former Liberian vice president charged in drug-trafficking probe
BBC World Thursday 20 August 2026, 03:09 UTC 1 min read
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Jewel Howard-Taylor faces charges of illegally facilitating, importing and selling drugs, alongside money laundering.

Jewel Howard-Taylor faces charges of illegally facilitating, importing and selling drugs, alongside money laundering.
Liberian (ORG) Jewel Howard-Taylor (PERSON)
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