Alioune Badara Diop finally falls into the hands of DIC GRI investigators

Author: senenews.comPublished on: November 3, 2026Country: Senegal

Crime & Law

Alioune Badara Diop finally falls into the hands of DIC GRI investigators

Alioune Badara Diop, 28, who lives in Grand-Yoff, was arrested by investigators from the Research and Interpellation Group (GRI) of the Criminal Investigations Division (DIC) for possessing and selling nitrous oxide. Police intercepted him in the Sicap-Foire area as he tried to sell two crates of nitrous oxide balloons through a Yango taxi. A search of his home uncovered and seized ten additional cartons of nitrous oxide.

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