Student arrested in Dakar for cocaine trafficking and attempted bribery

Dakar cocaine trafficking police corruption Senegal drug seizure

A student residing in Yoff has been referred to the prosecutor's office following a drug trafficking investigation in Dakar, Senegal. Police authorities in the Médina district conducted a search of the suspect's room after receiving an anonymous tip regarding a narcotics network operating between Médina and Yoff, specifically in the Diamalaye sector.

During the search, investigators discovered 225 grams of cocaine, divided into fifteen balls, hidden in a suitcase under clothing. Following his arrest, the suspect allegedly attempted to bribe police officers with money in exchange for his release. He faces charges of cocaine trafficking and attempted corruption.

Entities

Dakar · Medina · Police Nationale · Yoff

Claims

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[● 2 SOURCES] Police seized 225 grams of cocaine consisting of fifteen balls. www.sunugox.info · www.senenews.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The suspect allegedly attempted to bribe police officers with money to secure his release. www.sunugox.info · www.senenews.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The investigation was prompted by an anonymous tip regarding a drug network between Médina and Yoff. www.sunugox.info · www.senenews.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The drugs were found hidden in a suitcase under clothing in the suspect's room. www.sunugox.info · www.senenews.com
[● 2 SOURCES] A student residing in Yoff was arrested for cocaine trafficking. www.sunugox.info · www.senenews.com

Sources

Médina : un étudiant arrêté avec 225 grammes de cocaïne et tente de corrompre les policiers - Sunugox-Presse en ligne [www.sunugox.info]

about 19 hours ago

Cocaïne : 15 tonnes pourraient s'échouer sur les plages [www.surfsession.com]

about 19 hours ago

Dakar : 225g de cocaïne en boulettes saisis chez un étudiant, il tente de corrompre les policiers [www.senenews.com]

about 19 hours ago