By Makutu Manneh
The Drug Law Enforcement Agency of The Gambia (DLEAG) has arrested 15 individuals in connection with multiple drug trafficking operations involving cannabis, hashish, and ecstasy, the agency announced on Monday.
The suspects, aged between 20 and 57, were apprehended at various locations across the country between December 12 and 21, 2025.
Among those arrested were Sheik Omar Mboge, 57, of Brufut, found with 210 packs of suspected cannabis and more than D105,000 in cash; Mamadou Jallow, 53, a baker from Youna Angalleh, arrested with 109 parcels of suspected cannabis; and Muhammed Drammeh, 26, of Brikama Gidda, in possession of 112 pieces of suspected hashish.
DLEAG also detained three Senegalese nationals: Muhammed Sallah, 30, and Muhammed Touray, 21, at the Kalaji checkpoint with 503 ecstasy pills and a motorcycle; and Modou Touray, 27, a resident of Touba, at the Jenoi checkpoint with two bundles of suspected cannabis.
Other arrests included Ousman Saine, 42, of Brikama Misera, with two parcels and 83 wraps of suspected cannabis; Ousainou Sanneh, 30, of Yundum, with 94 wraps of suspected cannabis; and Muhammed Cham, 25, of Farafenni, with 75 ecstasy pills.
Additional suspects and their alleged seizures include:
- Bakary Sanyang, 22, of Brikama Gidda—one stone and 25 wraps of suspected cannabis sativa.
- Lamin Keita, 24, of Brufut—two bundles of suspected cannabis sativa.
- Essa Sowe, 20—two bags of suspected cannabis ruderalis (skunk).
- Lamin Kuyateh, 36, of Tanji—48 wraps of suspected cannabis sativa.
- Hamidou Kumba Sir, 27, of Jalanbang — three parcels of suspected cannabis sativa.
- Ali Cham, 20, of Ebotown—15 wraps of suspected kush concealed in papers and a transparent medical sachet.
“All suspects are currently in custody as investigations continue,” DLEAG said in a statement.
The arrests mark one of the agency’s largest coordinated drug enforcement efforts in recent months.