A joint operation by the Sierra Leone Police and the National Revenue Authority (NRA) Anti-Smuggle Unit has succeeded in intercepting four trucks loaded with palm oil products being smuggled to neighboring countries.
The operation team conducted surveillance and patrols around the Gbalamuya Customs border bypass routes and Kambia township. The joint team, which operated discreetly to avoid any distractions, focused its efforts on Shekaya village, Dixon chiefdom, Kambia district.
During their patrols, the team intercepted four trucks with registration numbers ARS 415, RC 6863-T, AO-0356, and AVI 898. These trucks, varying from six-tyre to ten-tyre vehicles, were fully loaded with jerry cans of palm oil and had successfully passed through the Rogbaray Joint Security Forces Checkpoint.
Among those apprehended was Lahai Bawoh of Koribondo road, Bo city, who claimed ownership of two of the trucks. Bawoh is currently in protective custody at the Kambia Police Divisional Headquarters, assisting with the ongoing investigation.
Meanwhile, the four trucks are under police protection as authorities work to identify and apprehend the true owners of the palm oil, who remain at large.
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