Gambia Police save a teen girl from alleged trafficking suspect at airport
Gambia Police halted a 17-year-old girl’s trafficking attempt at Banjul International Airport, arresting a 47-year-old suspect and two others; charges filed, investigations ongoing, highlighting the country’s vulnerability to trafficking, as noted by Mark Lynch, a Border Management Advisor.
President Barrow vows to punish boat owners smuggling Gambian youths to Europe
In response to the increase in young migration amidst economic hardships, President Barrow intends to introduce a strict measure imposing lengthy jail terms, including life imprisonment, for anyone who transport Gambian adolescents through the treacherous backway to Europe.
GID Vows to Punish Traffickers with Murder Chargers
By Mustapha Jallow Following a migrant boat that capsized in the sea to embark on Europe-journey, officials of the Gambia Immigration Department (GID) on Sunday vowed to punish traffickers with charges of murder if they are caught. After paying smugglers D55,000 to begin a journey, 25 individuals were nabbed by the GID patrol team at