FREETOWN, Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone has urgently recalled its ambassador to Guinea after suspected cocaine was discovered in an embassy vehicle.
Foreign Minister Alhaji Musa
Timothy Kabba announced the recall Thursday, following Guinea’s seizure of the
embassy vehicle. Guinean authorities detained the driver and another occupant,
uncovering seven suitcases of substances believed to be cocaine.
“The government has recalled
Ambassador Alimamy Bangura to Freetown to provide a full account of this grave
incident,” Kabba stated.
Kabba emphasized that Bangura
was not in the vehicle during the incident and is not under arrest. “It has not
been proven that the ambassador is involved in this trafficking,” he clarified.
The seized vehicle contained
$2,000 in cash alongside the suspected drugs. Authorities have yet to disclose
the exact quantity of the substances.
Kabba assured the public that
a thorough investigation is underway, vowing accountability for anyone
involved. He also highlighted ongoing cooperation between Sierra Leone and
Guinea to address the issue.
The United Nations Office on
Drugs and Crime reported that West Africa seized over 126 tonnes of cocaine
between 2019 and 2024.
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