Mile 38, Sierra Leone – Personnel attached to the Mile 38 Police Checkpoint, under the tactical command of Superintendent Foday Sorie Fofanah, Officer Commanding (O.C.) Mile 38, on Saturday 9 May 2026 arrested a suspect and seized a consignment of substances suspected to be prohibited drugs.
The suspect, identified as Mohamed Sheriff, a driver residing in Kissy, Freetown, was reportedly in control of a vehicle bearing registration number AXO 085 when he was intercepted by police officers at the checkpoint.
According to police reports, a thorough search conducted on the vehicle led to the discovery of a concealed compartment beneath the rear seat, where eleven parcels of dry leaves suspected to be Cannabis Sativa were found hidden.
The suspect and the recovered substances are currently in police custody, while investigations continue.
SLP Media Team
