Gambian security officers have arrested 51 foreign nationals of whom 49 are Sierra Leoneans with suspected Kush drug.

“The Drug Law Enforcement Agency, The Gambia (DLEAG), The Gambia Immigration Department (GID) and a backup team from the PIU base in Brikama conducted a joint operation that led to the arrest of fifty-one (51) foreign nationals in Faraba, WCR.

“Forty-nine (49) of the foreign nationals arrested are Sierra Leoneans, one (1) Nigerian and one (1) Liberian national,” DLEAG said.

“Their arrest follows an intelligence report filed by DLEAG field agents posted in the WCR after receiving tip off information about the activities of some foreign nationals who were said to be engaged in rampant open drug abuse and other suspicious criminal related activities.

“Operatives swiftly conduct surveillance and file and intelligence report regarding their activities. Guided by a critical evaluation and analysis of the intelligence report, an operational plan was developed to raid the place,” the statement added.

Reporting by Adama Makasuba