The arrests stem from a sweeping crackdown on transnational organised crime, during which three foreign nationals were apprehended. The sting operation uncovered significant quantities of prohibited narcotics and firearms.
Legal proceedings are now under review. “Our legal department is currently assessing whether Paulo Djabi will be arraigned alongside the Indian national, and two Bissau Guinean suspects, depending on the strength of the evidence,” the source added.
Investigators have also established that Envy Night Club is leased to Paulo, and that of the residence of the Indian national.
Further complications have emerged surrounding a Land Rover vehicle reportedly parked at the Indian national’s residence. “The vehicle has multiple irregularities,” the source explained. “It bears a number plate registered to another vehicle, allegedly linked to a known drug dealer previously arrested by narcotics officers. However, ownership of the Land Rover remains unconfirmed.”
Authorities are working in coordination with legal experts to determine whether sufficient evidence exists to prosecute Paulo alongside the Indian suspects. “If the evidence is lacking, charges will be brought solely against the Indian national for possession of the firearms and narcotics,” the source concluded.
“I can confirm that under the current administration, the DLEAG is leaving no stone unturned in its mission to rid the country of drugs and related issues. The management is actively strategising and developing measures to ensure that all possible routes used by drug traffickers, including the nation’s waterways are effectively blocked.”
“The airport is now a no-go zone for drug dealers. While they may attempt to exploit alternative routes, I can assure you the agency is already ahead of them,” the source postulated.
