Yeumbeul: A Gendarme and a Tour Guide Arrested in a Drug Case

Author: senenews.comPublished on: April 27, 2026Country: Senegal

Crime & Law

Yeumbeul: A Gendarme and a Tour Guide Arrested in a Drug Case

A gendarme serving at the LGI of Mbao and a tour guide were arrested in Yeumbeul for the consumption and possession of Indian hemp. The police intervention occurred during the night of April 25 to 26, 2026, following a tip-off about drug-related activities. During the search, approximately 500 grams of drugs were seized. The two suspects, aged 30 and 53, have been placed in custody and will face justice for their actions.

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