A joint team of the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) and the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) has arrested a man in possession of a large quantity of suspected Free Healthcare drugs at the Mile 38 checkpoint in Masiaka Division.
The operation, conducted on 14 February 2026, forms part of ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and other illegal activities along major transit routes. The team, led by Superintendent Foday Sorie Fofanah, apprehended Amadu Koroma, a resident of Masumana Village, Koya Chiefdom, Port Loko District.
According to security officials, the suspect was found with a substantial quantity of drugs believed to be part of the Government’s Free Healthcare programme. Some of the medicines were reportedly expired at the time of seizure.
During preliminary questioning, the suspect admitted ownership of the drugs.
Both the suspect and the recovered exhibits have been handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for further investigation.
SLP Media Team
