By Lamin Njie
Police pounced on a tip off that led to the interception of a vehicle conveying over 70 20-litre gallons of diesel bound for Fatoto, URR.
Five Nawec officials were on Monday arrested on suspicion of stealing fuel.
Police spokesman has lifted the lid on the circumstances that led to the arrest of the officials.
Lamin Njie (not the author of this story), said: “Police received a tip off about a vehicle heading to Fatoto carrying some contrabands. Acting on the information, the vehicle was followed and intercepted at Simoto Touba village where it was found carrying 71 20-litre gallons of diesel. The driver was arrested and questioned.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that, the gallons of fuel were stolen from NAWEC Basse Branch.
“Five individuals have been arrested and currently helping the police in their investigations.”
