By Cyllo Wise
In a decisive blow to the burgeoning drug trade, law enforcement officers at the Fallah checkpoint on the Bo-Taiama Highway have apprehended two notorious drug distributors in possession of a substantial quantity of the illicit substance known as Kush.
The suspects, identified as Sullay Bayoh and Nyakeh Vandi, both residents of No. 94B Wilkinson Road, Freetown, were travelling in a black tinted vehicle with registration number AWQ 115 when they were intercepted by vigilant authorities.
The operation, which resulted in the significant bust, was spearheaded by Detective Police Constable Patrick Mohamed Ngobeh, in collaboration with Military Police Officer Corporal Kanu. A routine search of the vehicle quickly escalated into a major drug seizure when officers discovered the narcotics concealed in a black plastic bag.
The discovery led to the immediate and swift arrest of the suspects, who were promptly taken to the Bo West Division for further investigations. The case is now under the keen oversight of the Transnational Organized Crime Unit (TOCU), a specialized unit dedicated to tackling the complex web of criminal networks in the country.
During interrogation, Nyakeh Vandi, one of the key suspects, confessed to distributing Kush in the Dodo and Kasama villages within the Tikonko Chiefdom, Bo District. The confession has shed light on a potentially vast network of drug distribution in the region, sparking hopes for more arrests as investigations deepen.
This significant arrest is part of a series of successful drug-related operations at the Fallah checkpoint, a critical control point that has gained prominence under the leadership of the Regional Police Commander Southern Province, Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Brima Kanneh. AIG Kanneh has been unwavering in his commitment to eradicating the drug menace that continues to plague communities, emphasizing the direct correlation between drug distributions and rising crime rates.
In a statement, AIG Kanneh underscored the gravity of the situation, asserting that the police would stop at nothing to ensure that those who perpetuate the illegal drug trade are brought to justice. “We are determined to dismantle these networks and restore safety and order in our communities. There will be no leniency for those who choose to poison our youth with drugs like Kush,” Kanneh declared.
As the community watches closely, the successful operation at Fallah checkpoint sends a powerful message: the fight against the illegal drug trade in the Southern Province is far from over, and the police remain resolute in their mission to bring every offender to justice. The arrests of Bayoh and Vandi marks a significant step forward in this ongoing battle, offering a glimmer of hope for a safer, drug-free future in Sierra Leone, and the region at large.
