Inspector General of Police (IGP) has explained the reasons why the police has seized the guns ordered by Gach Security Limited at Banjul Seaport.
In a press released on 11th January, 2019; signed by ASP Lamin Njie, Public Relations Officer said: “The Office of the Inspector General of Police wishes to inform the general public that Gach Security Limited situated at Fatou’s Gold Plaza, Bertil Harding Highway, Kanifing, The Gambia, applied for Gun Importation License in accordance with the Arms and Ammunitions Act to enable them import single barrel rifles for hunting and recreational purposes in The Gambia
He then explained that: “On arrival at the Banjul Seaport on Wednesday the 9th January, 2019; the shipment was subjected to routine security checks for the purpose of verification by security agents stationed at the Seaport. It was then discovered that 38 of the guns were not the type authorized for importation as indicated on the packing list”
“These guns are impounded by the Police and an investigation panel, consisting of personnel of the Gambia Police Force, State Intelligence Service and Gambia Armed Forces have been instituted to look into the circumstances surrounding the matter as to whether these are categories of hunting guns as claimed by the importer,” he added.
“As the State Authority responsible for the granting of license under Arms and Ammunitions Act of the Gambia, the Office of the Inspector General of Police assures the general public that it will make sure that national security would not be compromised,”
Meanwhile, the Office of the Inspector General of Police thanks the security agents for their diligence and professionalism.