On the 24th of March, 2026, a joint operation comprising the Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority, National Revenue Authority, the Office of the National Security, Pharmacy Board and the Sierra Leone Police successfully intercepted four containers carrying a total of 461 cartons of Tramadol and Tapentadol hydrochloride (225mmg & 250mmg) after a 100 percent joint examination was conducted at Freetown Terminal Limited precinct.
Meanwhile, it has been confirmed that the name of the importer of the apprehended containers is Jalim Bah Investment of 80 Fourah Bay Road, Freetown.
The details of the Container are Container 1-HASU1264025: 100 cartons of Tramadol. Container 2 – MRKU6998749: 114 cartons of Tramadol. Container 3 – TCLU3516278: 147 cartons of Tramadol. Container 4 – SUDU7509283: 100 cartons of Tramadol. Total Seized: 461 cartons of Tramadol.
This interception underscores the Security stakeholders’ continued commitment to safeguarding the nation’s port and supporting national efforts to combat the illegal importation of controlled substances.
The Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA), in collaboration with security stakeholders at the Freetown Port, fully supports the Government’s efforts to prevent the entry of illicit drugs into the country.
