According to Dawda Sanyang, Public Relations Officer, DLEAG, the suspected drugs were concealed in a pink-coloured and a black-coloured suitcases.
He said the seizure forms part of intensified nationwide operations by the anti-drug agency targeting the dealing, trafficking, possession and abuse of cannabis and other controlled substances.
Sanyang said a total of 21 suspected drug offenders were arrested during the period under review. The suspects comprise 18 Gambians, one Sierra Leonean, one Spanish national and one Argentinian.
Of the 21 suspects, 19 are male and two are female, with their ages ranging from 18 to 65 years.
The arrests were recorded across several parts of the country, including 10 in the West Coast Region, six in the Kanifing Municipality, four in the Upper River Region and one in the Central River Region.
Among the other arrests was 22-year-old Omar Jarju of Kerewan, who was arrested on 23 September with three stones of suspected crack cocaine. On the same date, 21-year-old Abdoulie Ceesay, also a resident of Kerewan, was arrested with two stones of suspected crack cocaine and one wrap of suspected cannabis sativa.
The Agency also reported multiple arrests involving suspected cannabis sativa, cannabis ruderalis (skunk), kush, hashish and suspected molly.
Also, 29-year-old Seedy Conteh of Old Jeshwang was arrested on 30 September with 61 pieces of suspected kush, while 33-year-old Dodou Jagne of Dippa Kunda was arrested with 27 sachets of suspected cannabis ruderalis and five wraps of suspected kush.
Other suspects were arrested in Gunjur, Babylon, Kololi, Basse Kabbakama, Brikamaba, Musa Kunda, Siffoe and Bakau.
Sanyang stated that the operations underscore DLEAG’s determination to disrupt illicit drug networks, prevent the circulation of prohibited and controlled substances and protect communities, particularly young people, from the harmful effects of drug abuse.
PRO Sanyang added that beyond enforcement, the agency will continue to strengthen collaboration with communities, institutions and other stakeholders through public awareness, prevention and community engagement initiatives.
All 21 suspects are currently in custody while further investigations into their respective matters continue.
