Liberia has charged its former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor with serious crimes. These include drug trafficking and money laundering.
The charges are part of a larger investigation. This probe is looking into a suspected international drug network.
Howard-Taylor was detained on Wednesday. This happened as she was about to board a flight. The arrest took place at Roberts International Airport in Monrovia.
Liberian authorities have not yet released full details on the alleged network. The investigation is ongoing.
The former vice president faces a range of other offenses in addition to drug trafficking and money laundering.
Her detention marks a significant development in the fight against organized crime in the region.
Further court proceedings are expected as the investigation continues.