Police in Koidu City have arrested the CEO of Black Gate, a man authorities describe as one of the leading figures in the local Kush drug trade. The arrest, carried out by officers from the Tankoro Police Division, marks a major step in the ongoing crackdown on the spread of the dangerous synthetic drug.

According to police reports, the operation was led by Operations Commander Mr. Sesay, supported by members of the Operational Support Division (OSD). The arrest followed weeks of undercover surveillance and intelligence gathering aimed at dismantling drug networks operating in Koidu and surrounding communities.

Residents have long voiced concerns about the rise of Kush-related crimes in the city, blaming the drug for increasing cases of violence, theft, and social decay among youth. Many community members have welcomed the arrest, describing it as a positive sign that the authorities are intensifying their fight against the drug menace.

The police action forms part of broader nationwide efforts to tackle the Kush epidemic that has gripped parts of Sierra Leone. Just last month, a similar operation in Koidu Central led to the arrest of another suspect found in possession of multiple wraps of suspected Kush. That raid was part of the ongoing “End Kush” campaign spearheaded by the Central Youth Organization, which works to raise awareness and curb drug abuse across Kono District.

Law enforcement officials have vowed to continue the crackdown until major suppliers and distributors are brought to justice. The arrest of the Black Gate CEO is seen as a breakthrough that could help expose larger networks fueling the illicit trade.

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