In a sweeping operation against illicit drug trafficking, operatives from the Drug Law Enforcement Agency of The Gambia (DLEAG) have made another significant breakthrough, seizing a staggering 33,039 pills of suspected ecstasy and apprehending three notorious drug dealers. The arrests, carried out on October 2, 2025, in Bakau and Brusubi, mark the agency’s second major ecstasy seizure within 24 hours, underscoring their relentless efforts to curb the growing drug trade in the country.
The operation, led by DLEAG’s CTI Field Office, unfolded between 16:00 and 19:00 GMT, targeting key figures in the drug trade. Kebba Singhateh, 49, was arrested in Bundung, Kanifing Municipality, with 4,000 pills of suspected ecstasy in his possession. Simultaneously, Sulay Kebbeh, also 49, was apprehended in Brusubi, West Coast Region, with 10,002 pills. A subsequent search in Brusubi uncovered an additional 18,137 pills linked to both Singhateh and Kebbeh in a joint case, bringing their combined haul to a significant portion of the seized drugs. In a separate arrest, 34-year-old Yusupha Sowe was detained in Brusubi with 900 pills of suspected ecstasy.
This latest operation follows closely on the heels of other recent successes by DLEAG. On October 1, 2025, Mam Babou Sowe and Badou Samba were arrested in Bakau with 8,188 ecstasy pills. Just days earlier, on September 27, Musa Krubally was apprehended in Kololi with 2,160 pills. These consecutive seizures highlight the agency’s aggressive stance against drug trafficking networks operating in The Gambia.
All suspects are currently in custody as DLEAG continues its investigations. The agency’s management praised the CTI and Senegambia commands, along with all officers involved, for their dedication and professionalism in tackling the drug menace. “We commend our gallant officers for their steadfast commitment to bridling drugs and related activities in the country,” a DLEAG spokesperson, Ousman Saidyba, stated. “These operations demonstrate our resolve to protect our communities from the dangers of illicit drugs.”
The agency also called for continued public support in the fight against drug abuse and trafficking, emphasizing the importance of collaboration to address the growing challenge. “We remain unwavering in our commitment to tackling the drug problem,” the spokesperson added. “We urge the public to partner with us in this crusade to safeguard our nation.”
The seizures come at a critical time, as The Gambia grapples with the increasing availability of synthetic drugs like ecstasy. DLEAG’s recent operations signal a robust response to the threat, but the agency acknowledges that sustained efforts and public cooperation are essential to dismantling drug networks.
With over 33,000 ecstasy pills now off the streets, DLEAG’s latest operation marks a significant victory in the ongoing battle against drug-related crime in The Gambia.
