By Adama Makasuba
The Gambia Police Force has released a date about its joint security crackdown on crimes and its related-menace within the Greater Banjul Area that saw four hundred and eight people arrested during the police raid on various criminal hideouts
“201 people were found not connected to any crime and therefore released. 79 people were found to be illegal immigrants and handed over to the Immigration Department for the necessary actions. 65 people were found with suspected drugs and handed over to the Drug Law Enforcement Agency for the necessary actions. 63 people were charged with various crimes as stated below,” police date said.
Meanwhile, the data showed offenses committed to have included “going armed in public, possession of suspected stolen properties, breaking and stealing, drink and drive, assault, stealing, escape from lawful custody, among others. We continue to appreciate and commend the exceptional performance of all the security services taking part in the operation, namely: GAF, GID, GPS, GFRS, SIS, and DLEAG respectively.”
