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Abderrahim Fakir death investigation

Overview

An investigation is underway following the death of 43-year-old Abderrahim Fakir, who died on July 19 during a police intervention at the Pilastro hospital.

Preliminary autopsy and toxicological results have ruled out cardiac and cerebral causes. Instead, experts have pointed to asphyxiation that may have been linked to police containment measures combined with the effects of cocaine.

A legal dispute has emerged regarding the role of the drug. Defense counsel for the two police officers involved argues that the cocaine levels found in the blood and tissues exceeded the average lethal dose, suggesting prolonged use prior to death. However, the lawyer for the victim's family contends the findings support the theory of asphyxiation during the intervention.

A group of experts, coordinated by pathologist Cristina Basso, is set to meet with party consultants to discuss histological and toxicological exams before a final report is submitted to the Prosecutor's Office. At this stage, two officers and four Red Cross responders are listed in preliminary notes rather than as formal suspects.

Entities

Yoff · Senegalese National Police · Dakar · Pilastro · Abderrahim Fakir

Timeline

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    Toxicology reports in the death of Abderrahim Fakir show cocaine presence, sparking a legal dispute between police defense and the victim's family over whether asphyxiation or drug use caused his death.

Sources

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