Police officers at the Maforkie Checkpoint have intercepted a vehicle transporting suspected cannabis sativa and arrested two individuals in connection with the seizure.
The incident occurred today, 6 February 2026, when a vehicle with registration number AVE 473, travelling from Freetown to Kambia, was stopped for routine checks.
The driver, identified as Abu Bakarr Kamara of Waterloo, was found in control of the vehicle at the time of interception.
A thorough search reportedly led to the discovery of 21 parcels of suspected cannabis sativa concealed in the vehicle. Following the discovery, Anita Koroma of Peninsula Road, Waterloo, was arrested in connection with the suspected drugs.
Both suspects, along with the recovered exhibits and the vehicle, have been taken to the Port Loko Police Station where investigations are ongoing.
SLP Media Team
