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A high-level Sierra Leonean delegation, including Foreign Minister Timothy Kabba and officials from the Sierra Leone Police (SLP), has arrived in Guinea to investigate the recent seizure of cocaine in a vehicle belonging to the Sierra Leonean Embassy in Conakry.
The delegation’s mission is to gather facts surrounding the incident, which has shocked the nation.
On January 13, 2025, Guinean authorities impounded the embassy vehicle, apprehending the driver and another occupant on suspicion of possessing cocaine, according to a statement released by the Sierra Leonean Foreign Ministry on January 16th.
The ministry confirmed reports that seven suitcases of cocaine and $2,000 were allegedly found in the vehicle.
The incident has ignited public concern in Sierra Leone, fueled by previous reports of citizens’ involvement in drug trafficking. The government initially announced its intention to recall the ambassador for questioning, promising a full investigation and prosecution of those involved.
However, conflicting reports have emerged, with Guinean authorities reportedly stating the ambassador would not be permitted to leave Guinea and would face trial there. The Sierra Leonean government has yet to clarify the ambassador’s current status, leaving many uncertain about their whereabouts and raising questions about the intended recall.
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