Published: August 12, 2026
MONROVIA — The United States government has deported five Liberian nationals after they were convicted and completed prison sentences for offenses ranging from aggravated felony and drug possession to alien smuggling, immigration violations and conspiracy to commit fraud, Liberian immigration authorities announced Wednesday.
The five deportees arrived in Liberia on Aug. 12 through Roberts International Airport, where they were formally received by authorities of the Liberia Immigration Service, according to an LIS statement.
“The Government of the United States has deported five Liberian nationals to Liberia following their convictions and completion of prison sentences for various criminal offenses committed during their stay in the United States,” the LIS said.
According to the LIS, the Liberians had already served their respective sentences in the United States before being repatriated.
“The individuals were repatriated after serving sentences for offenses including aggravated felony, alien smuggling, immigration violations, drug possession, and conspiracy to commit fraud,” the agency said.
The LIS did not disclose the identities of the five deportees; specify which offenses were attributed to each individual or provide details about the length of their respective prison sentences.
The immigration agency said the deportations form part of U.S. enforcement measures involving foreign nationals convicted of criminal offenses who have completed their sentences.
Following their arrival at RIA, the five Liberians were turned over to LIS authorities for processing in accordance with Liberia’s immigration procedures.
The agency did not indicate whether the deportees would face any additional legal proceedings in Liberia, saying only that they would be processed under established immigration procedures.
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