The Gambia’s Drug Law Enforcement Agency, DLEAG, has arrested a man with 41 bundles of the illicit drug cannabis. The seizure was made Tuesday (26 October) morning near the Gambia College in Brikama in the West Coast Region, it announced in a press statement.
The agency identified the man as Ebrima Sonko, a Gambian male, who was on his way to the Kombos from Foni. The accused was in a Mercedes Benz when he was arrested, and the drug was concealed in the booth of his car. It added that he was wearing a military camouflage trousers and cap and posing as a soldier.
“We take this opportunity to reiterate the call for non-serving members of the armed forces to desist from wearing military paraphernalia, including clothes, trousers, bags etc. The Gambia armed forces has on several occasions issued statements warning people to desist from selling, buying and or wearing military or military-like kits, materials and equipment.”
The agency said the man is in custody, and will be investigated and prosecuted for the drugs-related offence. “Subsequently, he will be handed over to The Gambia armed forces for appropriate action.”
