A 47-year-old Nigerian man, John Peter Ozioma, was arrested at Banjul International Airport after authorities found 4 parcels of suspected hashish ruderalis, generally referred to as skunk, hid in a automobile filter.
This arrest represents a major improvement in The Gambia’s ongoing combat towards drug trafficking, elevating considerations concerning the growing presence of illicit substances within the area.
The Drug Law Enforcement Agency of The Gambia (DLEAG) has been actively conducting operations to fight drug-related crimes, leading to a collection of arrests over the previous week.
Ozioma’s case is one in every of a number of involving people apprehended with varied forms of managed substances, together with hashish sativa and ecstasy tablets.
Authorities emphasised the significance of those arrests in curbing drug trafficking and safeguarding communities.
“We are committed to dismantling these networks and ensuring that those involved face justice,” DLEAG mentioned.
As investigations proceed, Ozioma stays in custody, awaiting additional authorized proceedings.
Reporting by Adama Makasuba
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