Gambia anti-drug agency nabs Nigerian with 90,020 ecstasy pills
A 53-year-old Nigerian, Celestine Godwin, has been arrested by the Drug Law Enforcement Agency in the Gambia, with 9,020 ecstasy tablets and suspected equipment for manufacturing illicit drugs According to the agency, Godwin was arrested on August 24, 2026, with the tablets and quantities of suspected cannabis ruderalis, commonly known as skunk. This was contained Read More:…
On August 24, 2026, the Drug Law Enforcement Agency in The Gambia apprehended a 53-year-old Nigerian man named Celestine Godwin. He was seized with 9,020 ecstasy tablets and suspected equipment for manufacturing illicit drugs. The agency revealed this in a statement on Facebook, detailing the unusual nature of this arrest. This marked the first time such a significant ecstasy seizure had been recorded in The Gambia, emphasizing the evolving threats posed by drug trafficking in the country.
Suspended in custody, Godwin remains under the agency's watch as investigators probe to unmask any other individuals or networks potentially linked to the operation. The discovery has raised alarms about the potential establishment of clandestine laboratories for the production of synthetic drugs within The Gambia. The agency's mission is clear: not only deter the influx of illicit drugs but also thwart any attempts to set up local drug manufacturing facilities.
The suspect, Ayoola Olasupo, a journalist with six years of experience, reported on this significant incident, underscoring the agency's commitment to safeguarding the nation from drug trafficking and local drug production threats.
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