By Anthony Vandy
FREETOWN, Feb. 28 (232news.com) – Police officers stationed at the Fallah Checkpoint, Bo Taiama highway have intercepted a commercial vehicle with the registration number AKT 012 driven by one Emmanuel Munu of Kebbie Town section of Bo for speeding on Wednesday, February 16th, 2022. Upon searching, they discovered 45 parcels of Cannabis sativa (Marijuana) allegedly to have been in the custody of Madam Bintu Fofanah of No.7 Nyandeyama Old town section in Kenema.
The interception came as drug trafficking has become more open in that part of the country. Drug dealing has become synonymous to many young people as a means of making ends meet or obtaining enjoyment from the dealings.
During the interrogation, Madam Bintu Fofanah allegedly confirmed that she bought the said commodities from Gboyake Village situated inside the Tonkolili District with the purpose of conveying it to Liberia.
The suspect and exhibits are being held in police custody at the Regional CID in Bo for further investigation.
