Two Suspects Arrested with Drugs and Firearm in Freetown
Sia Lucy Kannah The Sierra Leone Police, Mountain Division, has arrested two individuals during a targeted raid on Sunday, resulting in the seizure of illegal substances and a firearm.
According to police reports, the operation followed intelligence reports and led to the arrest of Alusine Barrie, of Leicester Village at Leicester Wash Bay. Barrie was found in possession of 20 tablets of Tramadol, a controlled substance.
During questioning, Barrie identified Jeremiah Lawundeh, of No. 19 Edie Mauculey Street, Gloucester, as a person of interest. Acting on this information, officers conducted a follow-up raid at Lawundeh’s residence, recovering additional illegal items, including 10 tablets of Tramadol, a pistol with four live rounds, and an object that police say is believed to be human bone.
Both suspects, along with the recovered items, are currently assisting police with ongoing investigations. Authorities have not released further details as the investigation continues.
