By Emma Black

In a major breakthrough in the fight against illicit drug trafficking, police officers attached to the Harbour Police Division have discovered and confiscated more than 4,500 wraps of a substance suspected to be Kush during a targeted operation at No. 11 Malta Lane, Fourah Bay Community, Freetown.

The successful operation, conducted on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, followed a well-coordinated intelligence-led patrol led by ASP Francis Tommy and his Operations Team. Acting on credible information obtained by Sergeant Major 15191 Samuel Dumbuya, the team executed a search warrant at the residence of suspect Unisa Koroma, also known as  Maff, who is currently on the run.

During the search, police uncovered 4,500 wraps of suspected Kush,15 ounces and two loose quantities of the same substance, and Le 50,800 in cash, believed to be proceeds from drug sales.

In a separate but related arrest during the same operation, officers apprehended suspect Mathew Hindowa with 74 wraps of suspected Kush in his possession at Malta Lane. All exhibits have been properly documented and secured as evidence for further investigation.

The Local Unit Commander, CSP Emmanuel Kpulun, commended the Operations Team for their vigilance, discipline, and swift action in dismantling what appears to be a significant drug distribution point. He reaffirmed the Division’s unwavering commitment to supporting the Regional Commander, AIG Brima Kanneh, in the ongoing crackdown on the proliferation of Kush and other harmful substances across the region.

This operation demonstrates our resolve to protect our communities from the devastating effects of drug abuse. We will continue to pursue those who trade in this deadly substance until every corner of our city is safe,
CSP Kpulun stated. The police have launched a manhunt for suspect Unisa Koroma alias “Maff”, and the case remains under active investigation.

Copyright –Published in Expo Times News on Friday, 7th Noverber 2025 (ExpoTimes News – Expo Media Group (expomediasl.com)