Gambia police have arrested 38 suspects during night raids in several locations across the Greater Banjul Area. 

“A total of 13 suspects were arrested in connection to allegations of burglary, breaking and stealing, possession of suspected stolen properties among other offenses. 

“Three of the suspects were caught on the act of breaking into a shop at Bundung with intention to steal. They are currently helping police with investigations,” police said.

“Personnel of the Police Anti-Crime Unit (ACU) and Police Intervention Unit (PIU) conducted robust patrols during the past days under the Patrols and Response Initiative within KM and WCR. 

“25 suspects were arrested in connection to allegations of burglary, breaking and stealing, possession of suspected drugs, stealing from a motor vehicle, possession of breaking implements, going armed in public, among others. They are being processed for prosecution at courts,” the police added.

Police urged the public to volunteer information about unusual activities within their communities.

Reporting by Adama Makasuba