By Amin Kef (Ranger)

The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has reaffirmed its firm commitment to tackling crime and safeguarding public safety during its weekly Press Conference held on 27 November 2025 at the Senior Officers' Mess, Kingtom. The session, led by the Director of Operations, Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Dr. Martin John Senesie, provided updates on major security operations carried out over the past week.

AIG Dr. Martin John Senesie assured journalists that the SLP remains resolute in protecting the lives and property of citizens across the country. He highlighted ongoing security interventions, including the installation of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras and security lighting along the Aberdeen and Lumley beach corridors; areas known for high social and economic activity.

He also noted that intensified foot and mobile patrols continue across Freetown and other parts of the country. These operations, he stressed, are being implemented in close collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to curb the rising threat of drug trafficking and related criminal activities.

Providing a detailed breakdown of recent arrests, the Head of the Transnational Organized Crime Unit (TOCU), Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Rev. Michael Laggah, outlined three major operations:

- Friday, 21 November 2025 – Kabala: Three suspects ; Mamodu Juldeh Sow, Alhaji Marrah and Moses Lemoh were arrested with two cartons and 21 grosses of suspected Tramadol, a substance frequently abused and illegally traded.


- Monday, 24 November 2025 – Sugar Land, Goderich: Acting on intelligence, officers raided a residence where they discovered a pistol loaded with seven live rounds and a significant quantity of suspected Kush. The homeowner, identified as Patricia Mansaray, fled the scene and is currently wanted by the police. Her National ID Card and passport were recovered.


- Wednesday, 26 November 2025 – Freetown: Suspects Abdulrahman Sesay, Moses Marrah and Yusif Sesay were arrested with a barrel drum filled with Marshmallow, a chemical precursor used in the production of Kush.

Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Brima Kamara (Media One) also updated the Press on raids and arrests conducted during the week, adding that the SLP will soon issue a comprehensive public advisory on expected conduct and security measures for the festive season.

Representing the Office of National Security (ONS), Samuel Gandi commended the SLP and partner agencies for their sustained efforts in combating drug-related crimes nationwide. He raised concerns about the increasing theft and removal of hydrant covers by criminals, warning that such acts endanger both motorists and pedestrians.

Samuel Gandi further disclosed that a technical workshop is currently underway in Bo to validate land borders and delimit the maritime boundary between Sierra Leone and Guinea. The initiative, he said, is aimed at preventing future boundary disputes and strengthening cross-border cooperation.

The weekly Press Conference reaffirmed the SLP’s determination to pursue offenders, bolster national security and maintain law and order as the country approaches the festive season. https://thecalabashnewspaper.com/police-intensify-patrols-unveil-major-drug-and-firearm-seizures/