In a recent joint operation, the Sierra Leone Police and the National Revenue Authority (NRA) Anti-Smuggle Unit successfully intercepted four trucks laden with palm oil products destined for illegal export to neighboring countries.
The operation involved extensive surveillance and patrols around the Gbalamuya Customs border bypass routes and Kambia township.
Focusing on Shekaya village in Dixon chiefdom, Kambia district, the team operated discreetly to prevent any potential distractions.
During the patrols, authorities intercepted four trucks with registration numbers ARS 415, RC 6863-T, AO-0356, and AVI 898. These vehicles, ranging from six-tyre to ten-tyre trucks, were fully loaded with jerry cans of palm oil.
The trucks had already passed through the Rogbaray Joint Security Forces Checkpoint and Madamaya Police Checkpoint on their way to Guinea.
One of the individuals apprehended during the operation was Lahai Bawoh from Koribondo Road, Bo city, who claimed ownership of two of the trucks.
Bawoh is currently in protective custody at the Kambia Police Divisional Headquarters, assisting with the ongoing investigation.
The four trucks are now under police protection as authorities work to identify and apprehend the true owners of the smuggled palm oil, who remain at large.
