Keur Massar: Arrested with cocaine, a Nigerian allegedly offered 500,000 CFA francs to gendarmes for release

A Nigerian national was arrested in Keur Massar with 25.94 grams of cocaine and allegedly attempted to bribe gendarmes with 500,000 CFA francs for his release. This arrest occurred on August 28, 2026, as part of an investigation into a cocaine trafficking network. The suspect faces charges for attempted corruption and drug trafficking. The investigation continues to identify potential accomplices in the area.