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Jan 7, 2026, 11:56 AM

In a concerted effort to curb irregular migration, the Gambia Immigration Department (GID), with support from the The Gambia Police Force (GPF), intercepted over 100 would-be migrants at Kamalo, near Denton Bridge in the Kanifing Municipality, today, 6th January 2025.ย 

Preliminary investigations are ongoing to establish details regarding the background of the migrant boat, its point of departure, nationality aggregation and the individuals suspected to be behind the operation. The intercepted migrants are currently being transported to the Tanji Migration Center for profiling and further processing.

The GID extends its appreciation to the GPF for their support and reaffirms its commitment to combating irregular migration while promoting safe, regular, and orderly migration pathways.