DLEAG Nabs 53 Over Alleged Possession of Prohibited Drugs in Gambia
The Drug Law Enforcement Agency, The Gambia (DLEAG) has arrested 53 persons in a series of coordinated operations across different parts of the country for alleged possession of prohibited drugs, including cannabis sativa, cocaine, cannabis resin (hashish), cannabis ruderalis (skunk), kush, ecstasy, Molly, gummies and crystal meth.
The arrests, which were carried out between February 1 and February 19, 2026, took place in communities such as Banjul, Brikama, New Yundum, Brusubi, Kerr Sering, Kololi, Farafenni, Soma and other locations.
According to the agency, among those arrested were Yusupha Fatty, 23, and Assan Touray, 22, who were allegedly found with nine bundles of suspected cannabis sativa concealed in brown paper and an empty rice bag in Kerr Sering. In a separate operation, Modou Njie, 23, a private security officer resident in Banjul, was reportedly apprehended with eight pellets of suspected cocaine, 23 pieces of cannabis resin, two small bags of suspected cannabis ruderalis and three ecstasy pills.
Other notable seizures included 297 pills of ecstasy recovered from two suspects in Kerr Sering and Salaji; 200 ecstasy pills intercepted in Fajara and Kanifing; and 100 ecstasy pills allegedly found on a Senegalese national at the Barra Ferry Terminal. Several suspects were also arrested at checkpoints and ferry terminals, including Banjul Ferry Terminal, Denton Bridge Checkpoint and New Yundum Checkpoint, with varying quantities of cannabis, kush and other substances.
The agency said all suspects are currently in custody while investigations continue.
In a statement, the management of DLEAG reiterated its commitment to combating drug abuse and trafficking in the country.
“The Agency assures the public of its unwavering commitment to addressing the drug problem and calls for continued public support, collaboration and active participation in the crusade against drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking in the country,” the statement said.
DLEAG also acknowledged the support of international and regional partners, including the African Union, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Economic Community of West African States and the European Union Delegation to The Gambia, in strengthening the fight against illicit drugs.
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