Sierra Leone’s ambassador to Guinea, Alimamy Bangura, was recalled to Freetown on Thursday after the seizure of a diplomatic vehicle and the arrest of its occupants by Guinean authorities, APA learned from an official source.
The incident, which occurred on January 13, involved the seizure of a vehicle belonging to the Sierra Leonean embassy in Conakry. The driver and a passenger were arrested on suspicion of possession of cocaine.
Faced with the seriousness of the facts, the Sierra Leonean government immediately opened an investigation to shed light on this matter and establish responsibilities. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the recall of Ambassador Bangura and assured Freetown’s full cooperation with the Guinean authorities.
In a press release, the ministry underlines the seriousness of the situation and reiterates the position “ firm and unequivocal » of the government against drug trafficking. “ Anyone found guilty of violating Sierra Leonean and international drug trafficking laws will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law“, specifies the text.
This incident aroused strong emotion and a rapid reaction from Freetown. The recall of Ambassador Bangura demonstrates the government’s desire to preserve the integrity of its diplomatic missions and ensure the security of its personnel.
The Sierra Leonean government is committed to keeping the public regularly informed of the progress of the investigation and to taking all necessary measures to manage this matter.
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