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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.

Suspect Arrested in Connection with Murder of Isatou Bailo Bah in Sukuta Nema

Frederic Tendeng April 18, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The police have arrested Muhammed Susoho in connection with the murder of Isatou Bailo Bah of Sukuta Nema, following a rigorous investigation into her tragic death.

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.

Taxi Driver Scammed on Serekunda Trip as Police Investigates the Matter

Mamour M. Mbenga April 12, 2024

Abdourahman Jallow, a 27-year-old taxi driver from Tallinding, was allegedly scammed by an unknown stranger on Thursday night, 4th April, while

Double Murder Shocks Abuko and Sukuta Nema as Police Launch Investigations

Mustapha Jarju April 12, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Police are currently investigating two alleged murders that occurred in the early hours of today in Abuko and Sukuta Nema of the Bundung Police Division, leaving residents fearful and shocked.

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.

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.

Two Arrested for Alleged Theft of Sheep in Tawto Village

Frederic Tendeng March 28, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The police from the Old Yundum Station have on Monday, March 25, 2024, detained two individuals aged 25 to 30 in Tawto Village for alleged stealing. The men were nabbed red-handed with lambs that had been reported missing by a nearby farmer earlier in the day.

Gambia’s New Police Chief Denounces Human Trafficking as a Grave Threat, Calls for Unified Action

Frederic Tendeng March 28, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Gambia’s newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP), Seedy Muctarr Touray, has condemned human trafficking as a heinous practice that ranks second only to drug trafficking. He emphasized the urgent need to address and condemn this travesty in the strongest possible terms.

Increase in Capital Offenders in The Gambia Raises Concerns

Kaddy Danso March 23, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Gambia has seen a notable increase in capital offenses, including murder and rape, according to an insider at the country’s central prison from September 2023 to the present. In a conversation with our medium, a source familiar with the prisons system expressed concern over the rising number of heinous crimes in the country, leading to the arrest of several perpetrators, many of whom are currently under remand awaiting trial, while others are awaiting their cases to be filed in court.

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