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Two Remanded for Cocaine Possession, One Granted Bail for Cannabis Peddling

Makutu Manneh May 7, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (KANIFING) – In a Tuesday court proceeding at the Kanifing Magistrates Court, Alagie Njie and Assan Jobe were denied bail by Magistrate Touray for possession of prohibited cocaine. The duo, charged under section 43(4)b of the Drug Control Act 2003, were found in possession of 2 grams and 84 milligrams of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. Both individuals pleaded not guilty to the charges.

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Concerns Raised Over Escalation of Crime and Drug Activities in The Gambia

Mustapha Jarju April 22, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The National Assembly of The Gambia’s Committee on Defense and Security has expressed deep concerns over the rising number of crimes and illegal drug activities in the country. In a statement read by Deputy Speaker Seedy SK Njie, the committee highlighted the alarming escalation of crime and the rampant trade and circulation of illicit drugs, describing the situation as a threat to the safety and well-being of citizens and residents.

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Nigerian Nationals Arrested for Alleged Illegal Possession of Communication Items

Frederic Tendeng April 15, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Anti-Crime Unit in The Gambia made a significant breakthrough in their efforts to combat fraud and cybercrime with the arrest of twenty-one (21) Nigerian nationals on Saturday, April 13, 2024. The individuals were apprehended for the alleged illegal possession of communication items believed to have been acquired through illicit means and used for fraudulent activities.

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Two French Passport Holders Nabbed with Drug as Agency Reports Weekly Arrests

Frederic Tendeng April 1, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Drug Law Enforcement Agency (DLEAG) has reported a series of arrests involving two French passport holders who were apprehended this week with illegal drugs in their possession. The agency registered eighteen cases involving twenty suspects, with four cases being referrals from The Gambia Police Force (GPF). These incidents add to the growing list of weekly arrests made by law enforcement in an effort to crack down on drug trafficking and other criminal activities.

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28 in Custody for Possession and Trafficking of Prohibited Drugs

Frederic Tendeng March 30, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Twenty-eight individuals are currently in custody for the possession and trafficking of prohibited drugs, including cannabis sativa, cannabis resin (hashish), cannabis ruderalis (skunk), and kush, as well as obstruction of officers in the due execution of their duties. The arrests were made by various Drug Law Enforcement Agency Gambia (DLEAG) stations across the country.

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