Fass Mbao: Hashish hidden in a student's socks, six suspects arrested in front of a bar

The Diamaguène Sicap Mbao police station arrested six individuals in front of Chez Preira bar in Fass Mbao for drug possession and trafficking. Police seized four packets of hashish. The operation took place during the night of October 18-19, 2026, during a search conducted inside and around the establishment.

It all started during a patrol. The police officers spotted several individuals on three motorcycles in front of the bar. Upon seeing them, the suspects moved slightly away, as if they were about to leave. The officers understood the maneuver and continued their patrol, pretending to have no suspicions.

Moments later, officers from the police station's investigation unit (BR) appeared near the bar and confronted the suspects. Upon seeing them, the suspects threw a bag to the ground before fleeing. The bag contained two packets of hashish. The police managed to apprehend them and seize two motorcycles.

During their transport to the station, two more packets of hashish were discovered. They were hidden in D. Lopy's socks. The total amount of drugs seized thus rose to four packets.

The six individuals arrested are: Ch. Diagne, 20 years old, mechanic residing in Diamaguène Sicap Mbao; I. Kh. Sall, 21 years old, tire repairman living in Yeumbeul; M. Fall, 21 years old, electrician residing in Tally Boubess; D. Ndiaye, 20 years old, tailor residing in Boune; D. Lopy, 23 years old, high school senior residing in Yeumbeul and N. Mendy, 22 years old, a "thiak-thiak" (motorcycle taxi) driver residing in Jaxaay.

When questioned about the incident, the six suspects stated that they had picked up the drugs in a bar in town. They provided no further details, including the identity of their supplier or their intended use of the product.

Following their questioning, the six suspects were taken into custody for possession and trafficking of four packets of hashish. This decision was made after consultation with Prosecutor Saliou Dicko.