Forty-nine of the foreign nationals arrested are Sierra Leoneans, one Nigerian and one Liberian national.
Ousman Saidybah, the spokesperson of the DLEAG who was contacted for comments confirm the development, saying: “Their arrest sequels an intelligence report filed by DLEAG field agents posted in the WCR after receiving tip off information about the activities of some foreign nationals who were said to be engaged in rampant open drug abuse and other suspicious criminal related activities.”
“Operatives swiftly conducted surveillance and filed an intelligence report regarding their activities. Guided by a critical evaluation and analysis of the intelligence report, an operational plan was developed to raid the place.”
The raid conducted by the joint operation team, he added, resulted in the arrest of the said foreign nationals around the University of The Gambia (UTG) Faraba campus.
Two of the suspects, PRO Saidybah went on, were found with varying types and quantities of suspected ‘Kush’, tramadol and cannabis sativa. Others were found without any proper documents regarding their residence in the country.”
“Saikou Kandeh was found in possession of 27 wraps of suspected Kush and seven tablets of tramadol while James Koroma was found in possession of three smoking joints of suspected cannabis sativa.”
“The two suspects found in possession of prohibited and controlled drugs were taken to custody by DLEAG while the remaining 49 suspects were taken to custody by GID’s Brikama Station for further processing and investigations regarding their documentations and residential status in the country,” he posited.
“We therefore use this opportunity to reaffirm the Agency’s and the entire security apparatus’ commitment to jointly work together in keeping this country safe, secure and drug free.”
However, we cannot do it alone. Therefore, members of the public should be willing and ready to share information with law enforcement entities. It is only through collaborative partnership that we can make sustainable gains in the crusade on drugs and all forms of crimes in our communities,” Saidybah emphasised.
