Sierra Leone Recalls Ambassador from Guinea Over Suspected Cocaine Scandal

Sierra Leone has recalled its ambassador to Guinea following the discovery of seven suitcases containing suspected cocaine in an embassy vehicle. Guinean authorities seized the vehicle on Monday and detained its occupants on suspicion of drug possession, according to Sierra Leone’s Foreign Minister, Alhaji Musa Timothy Kabba.

In response, Ambassador Alimamy Bangura has been summoned back to Freetown to provide a detailed explanation of the incident. The Foreign Minister clarified that the ambassador was not in the vehicle at the time and is not currently under arrest. “There is no evidence proving the ambassador’s involvement in this trafficking,” Kabba stated.

Alongside the suspected drugs, approximately $2,000 in cash was found. However, the exact weight of the substances has not been disclosed.

The two nations are working together on a comprehensive investigation, with a commitment to hold all responsible parties accountable. “Anyone found guilty of violating Sierra Leonean and international drug trafficking laws will face the full extent of the law,” Kabba affirmed.