Wednesday, February 25 2026 - The Sierra Leone Police Authority has arrested a Nigerian national, Patrick Nonso, at the Freetown International Airport after he was allegedly found in possession of 46 wraps of a white substance suspected to be cocaine.
A Sierra Leonean news platform, Sierraloaded, reported on
Tuesday that the suspect was apprehended on Sunday during routine airport
screening.
According to the report, “The suspect, identified as Patrick
Nonso, was detained on Sunday, February 22, 2026, after authorities discovered
46 wraps of a white substance suspected to be cocaine during routine checks at
the Freetown International Airport.”
The publication further disclosed that Nonso was travelling
with an Italian passport at the time of his arrest and was immediately taken
into custody by officers of the Sierra Leone Police.
Providing an update on the development, police authorities
were quoted as saying, “The suspect is currently in police custody and is
cooperating fully with investigators.”
The report added that an investigation had been launched to
determine the origin of the suspected narcotics and to establish whether other
individuals were involved.
“Authorities have opened an inquiry to trace the source of
the suspected narcotics and to ascertain if there are accomplices,” the report
stated.
It noted that no formal charges had yet been announced, as
forensic analysis was ongoing to confirm the exact composition and weight of
the seized substance.
Investigators are also said to be reviewing the suspect’s
travel and immigration records as part of the probe.
According to the publication, airport security officials
cooperated fully with law enforcement in line with established protocols for
handling suspected controlled substances.
Police authorities assured that further updates would be
provided as the investigations progress.
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