The House of Representatives voted to move into a closed-door executive session to receive briefings on an investigation into a US$19 million cocaine seizure. The session was initially expected to be held in public but was shifted to an executive session following a request from Minister of Justice and Attorney General N. Oswald Tweh, Sr. The House summoned the Ministry of Justice, the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), and the management of Roberts International Airport (RIA) to provide updates on the case.

Justice Minister Tweh urged lawmakers to keep portions of the proceedings confidential, citing intelligence sensitivity, ongoing criminal investigations, and national security concerns. He stated that exposing certain information would set a bad precedent due to limited capacity and reliance on partner information exchange. The government acknowledged that aspects of the investigation involved sensitive intelligence obtained through international cooperation.

There was disagreement within the House regarding the closed-door format. One lawmaker walked out of the session, rejecting the decision as a threat to transparency and accountability. Rep. Moima Briggs-Mensah questioned why the drug case should be shielded from public scrutiny. While multiple sources reported that one lawmaker walked out, one source reported that two lawmakers staged a walkout from the closed-door legislative briefing.

Investigators argue secrecy is needed for the investigation; critics argue it undermines confidence and oversight. The event added political tension to the criminal inquiry and increased scrutiny of the government. The dispute is part of a national debate on information disclosure during security operations.