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On Friday, March 6, 2026, at the Transnational Organised Crime Unit (TOCU) headquarters in Hastings, Freetown, the Sierra Leone Police destroyed narcotic drugs valued at over NLe 1.6 million.
The exercise aimed at demonstrating transparency and strengthening the fight against drug trafficking in Sierra Leone.
The Head of the Transnational Organised Crime Unit, CSP Rev. Michael Laggah, welcomed representatives from other security institutions. He said the event marks a significant milestone in the country’s collective responsibility to combat the menace of drugs.
He noted that the destruction of the narcotics was not merely a procedural exercise but a strong statement that Sierra Leone will not serve as a haven for drug trafficking and related criminal activities.
CSP Laggah further stated that the exercise demonstrates the commitment of the Sierra Leone Police and its partners to transparency, accountability, and the rule of law, adding that the public burning of the seized drugs reassures citizens that such exhibits are properly handled after due legal processes.
Delivering the keynote address, ACP Brima Kamara Esq., who represented the Director of Crime Services, said the exercise responds to frequent public concerns about what happens to narcotic drugs seized by the police during operations.
He explained that the destruction of the drugs followed due authorisation and proper legal procedures, adding that narcotic substances worth over NLe 1,680,318 will be destroyed during the exercise.
ACP Kamara emphasised that the role of the police within the criminal justice system is clearly defined, including the prevention and detection of crime, investigation, charging of suspects, and prosecution in collaboration with relevant institutions.
He also called on members of the public to support the police and the wider security sector by providing credible information that could help in the fight against drug-related crimes.
Other security sector stakeholders, including representatives from the Office of National Security (ONS), the Pharmacy Board of Sierra Leone, and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), made meaningful contributions during the event.
The exercise concluded with the symbolic burning of the seized exhibits in the presence of security stakeholders and members of the media.
