Drugs in Dakar: Four Arrests and 300g of Cocaine Seized

Author: senenews.comPublished on: September 17, 2026Country: Senegal

Crime & Law

An operation by the Regional Drug Brigade of Dakar led to the arrest of four individuals and the seizure of 300 grams of cocaine, along with other illicit substances such as Indian hemp and MDMA. The main suspect, E. H. M. Seck, admitted his involvement in the trafficking, mentioning an order worth 10 million CFA francs. The four suspects are in custody for alleged charges of conspiracy, drug trafficking, and money laundering.

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