Monday October 27, 2025
Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali Police Force, particularly officers
operating from the Hodan Police Station in Mogadishu, arrested a suspect on
Sunday who was allegedly involved in the illegal trade of the drug known as
hashish.
The suspect, a young man, was apprehended while attempting
to sell the narcotic, with authorities seizing a total of 11 kilograms of
hashish.
A brief statement from the Banadir Regional Police Command
confirmed the arrest, noting that the operation was based on intelligence
received. The suspect is currently under investigation and will be brought
before the court.
“The Police Force warns the community against drug
trafficking and use, and anyone found involved will be subject to legal
action,” the Banadir Regional Police Command stated.
The Banadir Regional Police Force has recently intensified
operations targeting psychotropic substances and criminal gangs responsible for
robberies across Mogadishu’s districts.