Over 600 Drug Arrests were Reported in Gambia
The Drug Law Enforcement Agency Gambia (DLEAG) reported 623 drug-related cases in 2023, involving 633 individuals, with a rise in the arrests of non-Gambian nationals, particularly Senegalese and Sierra Leoneans, as the agency intensifies efforts to combat drug trafficking and its impact on youth.
Portuguese Woman Arrested for Cocaine Possession at Banjul International Airport
A 51-year-old Portuguese woman, Ramatu Baldeh, was arrested at Banjul International Airport for attempting to smuggle over 200 cocaine pellets, leading to the apprehension of Abdoulia Dembo, who was found with additional pellets during a subsequent investigation.
