The spokesperson of the agency, Dawda Sanyang, who was contacted for comments, confirmed the development, stressing that the agency is committed to making the Gambia a drug free nation, while equally urging the collaboration of the public in addressing the menance.
The arrests reveal the increasingly creative methods traffickers employ—concealing drugs in televisions, potato sacks, rice bags, and even food containers. Yet, DLEAG officers remain on high alert, deploying intelligence and vigilance to intercept these attempts.
Officials said the agency’s recent successes underscore the ongoing battle between traffickers seeking to outmanoeuvre law enforcement and officers determined to protect communities from the scourge of narcotics.
PRO Sanyang confirmed that over 30 suspects have been arrested by narcotics officers at various locations across the country in recent weeks. He underscored the agency’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding The Gambia from drugs and other clandestine activities, noting that the arrests demonstrate both the scale of the challenge and the determination of officers to confront it head-on.
“All the arrestees are currently in DLEAG custody as investigations continue,” Sanyang stated, adding that the agency’s operations are part of a broader strategy to dismantle trafficking networks and protect communities from the devastating impact of narcotics.
He stated that while dealers employ increasingly creative methods to evade detection, DLEAG officers remain vigilant, deploying intelligence and operational precision to intercept illicit consignments.
The agency’s recent successes, he continued, send a clear message: drug trafficking will not be tolerated in The Gambia. “By exposing smuggling tactics and bringing suspects into custody, DLEAG continues to demonstrate its role as a frontline defender against narcotics and organised crime.”
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