Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Operation Zero Crime: Massive 117 people arrested in just a day

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Police have said they have arrested 117 people after their new war on crime dubbed ‘Operation Zero Crime’ got underway on Friday.

In a statement, police said: “The Police High Command wishes to notify the public that, day one of the operation against crime was successful.

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“A total number of 117 people including 3 females were arrested at various criminal hideouts within the Greater Banjul and West Coast Regions. Among the number of people arrested, 15 were arrested at Banjul Region, 75 arrested at Kanifing Region and 27 arrested at West Coast Region.

“They were arrested in connection to several offenses including going armed in public, assault causing actual bodily harm, possession of suspected drugs, possession of suspected stolen properties, idle and disorderly manners, attempt to commit felony among others.

“They are currently being processed for court actions.

“The public is assured that, the conduct of the security personnel shall be strictly within the confines of the Law. To ensure this, the Police High Command has instituted a strong Inspectorate Unit to regularly supervise and monitor  the activities of security personnel, in a bid to ensure respect for human rights and the rule of Law.

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“The usual cooperation and compliance of the public particularly in the sharing of information by community members is highly solicited.”

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