By Nelson Manneh
The Serekunda Police Division on Wednesday, 20 March 2024 arrested one hundred and nineteen individuals during a significant operation of decongesting and maintaining public spaces at the Serekunda Market and car parks.
One hundred and nineteen individuals were arrested at the Serekunda Black Market and Serekunda-Brikama Car Park during a thorough raiding by the police. The individuals were charged with various offences.
The operation was a follow up efforts initiated by “Operation Clear Roads,” aimed to address issues of overcrowding and maintain order in the area.
“Personnel from the Police Intervention Unit (PIU), Serekunda Task Force, and the senior command of Serekunda collaborated in clearing roads from the Serekunda Market four-road junction towards Jaiteh Kunda,” the police stated.
Additionally, members of the team cleared the area from the four-road junction towards the Y-junction along Serekunda Central Mosque.
“At the Serekunda Police Station, all arrested individuals underwent screening. Subsequently, bail was granted to the majority, except for four individuals who did not meet the conditions for bail. All arrested individuals will be processed through the courts for further action,” the police indicated.
The Gambia Police Force reminds the public to adhere to the regulations.
