The Anti- Smuggling Unit (ASU) of the National Revenue Authority Customs Services department during a routine vehicle inspection at the Gbalamuya Customs Post Kambia District discovered a consignment of tramadol capsules aboard a commercial vehicle bearing registration number ARW 498.
The consignment was under the custody of Inspector Saio Koroma, a Police Officer. The examination of the drugs was conducted collaboratively by the Transnational Organized Crime Unit (TOCU) of the Sierra Leone Police alongside other security personnel stationed at the customs post.
The detailed inventory of the seized tramadol capsules included:
1. 7 wraps each x 20 boxes x10 blisters x 10 capsules x 100mg tramadol capsules
2. 10 boxes x 10 blisters x 10 capsules x 100mg tramadol capsules
This operation highlights the ongoing efforts by authorities to curb the illegal transportation and distribution of controlled substances within the country. The involvement of a police officer as custodian of the consignment adds a complex dimension to the case, emphasizing the need for vigilance and accountability within law enforcement agencies.
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