On Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 8 p.m., elements of the Research Brigade of the Rufisque Central Police Station carried out a targeted operation which resulted in the arrest of an international drug trafficker on the national road n°1, between Bargny and Rufisque.

Operation based on precise information

Cross-checking information about international trafficking of Indian hemp between Senegal and Gambia, the police set up a strategic checkpoint at the roundabout called Bata, just at the entrance to the town of Rufisque.

According to information received by investigators, a Jakarta motorcycle driver transporting drugs was due to take this road to transport his loot to Dakar, more precisely to Medina, rue 43, where he regularly resided.

Arrest in flagrante delicto

The police quickly identified the motorcycle and its driver thanks to the precise information provided by the person who reported it. Ordered to stop for a routine check, the suspect was not carrying any driving documents or identification.

A search of his Jakarta motorcycle revealed a 20-liter bottle of yellow oil. Inside this container, which had been cut open and then resealed, investigators discovered four 500-gram packages, weighing a total of 2 kg of Indian hemp.

Trafficker Profile

The accused identified himself as A. Sène, aged 34, born in Bambey, declaring himself a driver and residing in Dakar Médina, rue 41.

Detailed confessions about trafficking

Taken to the Rufisque central police station on his motorcycle, the suspect unequivocally admitted the facts during his interrogation. He revealed that he had acquired the drug from his supplier based in Gambia, at a price of 55,000 CFA francs per packet of Indian hemp.

A. Sène stated that he left Gambia on the morning of Thursday, August 7, after refueling from his supplier, according to Seneweb sources.

Refusal to collaborate on the network

Asked to provide details of the identity, address or telephone number of his Gambian supplier, the suspect categorically refused to cooperate with investigators.

Regarding the final destination of his cargo, A. Sène indicated that he was his own reseller and that he held his sales market in the Medina.

Referral to court

Placed in police custody for international drug trafficking (Indian hemp) with the use of rolling stock, the suspect will be brought before the competent prosecutor next Monday.