Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority denies drug seizure rumors at Freetown Airport

The Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA) issued a press statement refuting social‑media reports that a large shipment of illicit drugs was intercepted aboard a Brussels Airlines flight at Freetown International Airport on 30 July 2026. The Authority described the claims as false, misleading and baseless, confirming that no drugs were seized from any aircraft operating through the airport.

SLCAA emphasized that aviation safety and security remain its highest priorities, that all airport operations continue in compliance with national laws and international civil‑aviation standards, and urged the public, media and social‑media users to avoid sharing unverified information and to rely on official communications for accurate details.