Police have arrested 10 suspects involved in stealing motorcycles in Farato.

“The Anti-Crime Unit (ACU) of The Gambia Police Force conducted a successful patrol raid in Farato, resulting in the arrest of ten suspects involved in a motorcycle theft operation.   

“Four of the arrested individuals confessed to stealing a tricycle in Busumbala and selling it in the Casamance border village of Darsilami,” the police said.

“The investigation also led to the recovery of at least six stolen motorcycles. During questioning, one suspect, Sadibou Sanneh, admitted to receiving stolen motorcycles from various individuals for sale in the border villages of Casamance.” 

Reporting by Adama Makasuba