Gambia: 14 people detained in Busumbala in suspected irregular migration investigation
Gambian police announced the detention of 14 people in Busumbala as part of an investigation into suspected preparations for a clandestine crossing. The group includes Malian, Senegalese and Guinean nationals.
Fourteen people were detained in Busumbala by the Gambian police anti-crime unit, police announced. The operation is part of an investigation into suspected preparations for irregular migration.
According to police, the operation was launched following a report that a group was suspected of preparing to board for a clandestine crossing. Officers went to the scene and carried out the detentions.
Nationals of three countries
Those concerned are between 22 and 50 years old. The group includes ten Malian nationals, two Senegalese and two Guineans, according to information provided by Gambian police.
An ongoing investigation
Authorities have opened an investigation to establish the exact circumstances of this suspected attempt. Following police checks, the 14 people are to be transferred to Gambian immigration services, which will continue the proceedings.
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