Saidou Trawally, a Gambian holding US residential permit, has been detained for allegedly carrying pistol after landing at the Banjul International Airport.

The Drug Law Enforcement Agency (DLEAG) said its officers at the Banjul International Airport “took into custody one Saidou Tarawally, a Gambian National holding a United States of America (USA) residential permit for possession of a pistol recovered from his luggage.”

“The suspect arrived onboard SN Brussels airline from the USA via Brussels. He is currently in custody while operatives complete preliminary administrative procedures before handing over to The Gambia Police Force for further investigations and necessary actions,”DLEAG added.

Reporting by Adama Makasuba