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Dakar: The central police station cracks down hard on urban crime

Auteur: Mor Mbaye CISSE

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Dakar : Le commissariat central frappe fort contre la délinquance urbaine

The central police station in Dakar conducted a large-scale security operation during the night of Saturday, November 15th to Sunday, November 16th, 2025, aimed at strengthening the fight against urban crime. This operation, carried out from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM, mobilized more than 400 uniformed and plainclothes police officers from the central station and its local units. It is part of the police authorities' strategy to neutralize individuals who disturb the peace of the capital's residents.

Placed under the supervision of Divisional Commissioner Mamadou Tendeng, head of the Regional Public Security Service (SRSP), the operation targeted several areas known for their high crime rates. Teams conducted an intensive sweep of Dakar's sensitive thoroughfares, with the primary objective of increasing the public's sense of security.

At the end of this large-scale operation, according to Seneweb sources, 311 individuals were arrested for various offenses, including:

Observed offences

235 for identity verification

35 for public drunkenness

08 for possession and collective use of Indian hemp (04 packets)

09 for offer and transfer of Indian hemp (2.7 kg and 34 cones)

01 for possession and trafficking of Kush

02 for possession and use of Indian hemp

03 for possession and trafficking of drugs (03 tramadol tablets and 22 g of cocaine)

01 for possession of ecstasy

14 for investigative purposes

01 for aggravated theft

01 for failure to register in health files

01 for driving under the influence of alcohol

Seizures and fixed assets

479 items seized, relating to various traffic violations

19 vehicles immobilized

58 motorcycles immobilized

This security operation demonstrates the National Police's unwavering commitment to reducing crime and ensuring public order. Authorities promise to maintain this pace to safeguard the safety of Dakar residents.

Auteur: Mor Mbaye CISSE
Publié le: Dimanche 16 Novembre 2025

Commentaires (3)

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    Badou il y a 19 heures

    Il faut faire des rondes du côté du rond point liberté 6 qui un repère de malfaiteurs qui ont élu domicile dans les garages clandos et les garages mécaniciens situés derrière les immeubles du rond point liberté 6
    Les badauds consomment de la drogue à la vue et au su des passants il y’a également une consommation d alcool au bas des immeubles avec des agresseurs qui y ont pignon sur rue

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    Clochard il y a 17 heures

    Les clochard du rond point de Centenaire angle rue 25 médina, ils doivent dégager

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    Youm il y a 15 heures

    Il ne faut pas seulement dénoncer sur les réseaux sociaux, il faut plutôt appeler au numéro vert de la police ou aller déposer une plainte contre ces malfrats à la police.

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