The Drug Law Enforcement Officers (DLEAG) have arrested four men with firearms and suspected illegal drugs. 

The agency said the men were arrested by their Bansang field officers on Friday (28 January). 

But one of the suspects later absconded and police have now launched a manhunt. 

One of the suspects identified as Hamadi Kandeh was arrested with large quantities of suspected cannabis sativa as well as a firearm at Bansang Allatentu.

The agency said the 58-year-old man was charged with possession of illicit drugs and the unauthorised use of firearms. 

Meanwhile a 57-year-old civil servant identified as Faye Ceesay, was arrested with three parcels and 24 wraps of suspected cannabis sativa 

Zaidah Sanneh, an adult male student was also arrested on the same day around with four wraps and a smoking joint of cannabis sativa at Bansang Town. 

The suspects, who are in custody, were  charged with possession of prohibited drugs. 

Reporting by Adama Makasuba