On Thursday, December 25, 2025, officers from the Tanji, Sanyang, Gunjur and Kartong Border Patrol Units intercepted 157 suspected would-be migrants at Kachumeh. All those intercepted were male. They included 88 Gambians, 37 Senegalese, 18 Malians, nine Ivorians and five nationals from other countries.
A day later, on Friday, December 26, a night patrol led by the Gunjur Border Patrol Unit disrupted another attempted movement in Faraba Bantang, where 16 would-be migrants were intercepted. In a related operation in Mandinary village, five suspected smuggling agents were also arrested.
In total, 173 would-be migrants were intercepted within 48 hours, while eight suspected agents are now in custody.
The GID said the operations reflect its continued commitment to dismantling migrant smuggling networks and protecting vulnerable youths from dangerous and life-threatening journeys.
Immigration authorities have called on communities to remain alert and to report any suspected smuggling activities or unusual movements to the nearest immigration office, stressing that public cooperation remains key in saving lives.
