Freetown, October 8, 2025– As public attention continues to swirl around the arrest warrant issued for musician and political aspirant Natasha Beckley, new revelations from preliminary police investigations are shifting the spotlight to a critical detail: the ownership of the house where suspected kush-making materials were discovered.
According to Chief Superintendent Mohamed K. Allieu, Head of the Transnational Organized Crime Unit (TOCU), the Sierra Leone Police conducted a targeted search on 23 June this year at a property located in the eastern part of Freetown. The operation, prompted by intelligence reports, uncovered a cache of substances believed to be instrumental in the production of kush, a synthetic drug that has ravaged communities across Sierra Leone in recent years.
In an unusual move, police invited local residents to witness the search, a decision aimed at ensuring transparency and community trust. “We received credible intel that the house was being used for the production of kush and other harmful substances,” Allieu stated during a press briefing. “At the time of the raid, no one stepped forward to claim ownership of the property.”
The house was immediately seized, and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency was notified to assist in further forensic analysis and legal proceedings.
While initial reports left the house’s ownership unclear, follow-up investigations have now confirmed that the property is registered under the name of Natasha Beckley. This development has intensified scrutiny around the singer, who recently declared her intention to contest for political office. However, it is important to note that investigators have not yet confirmed whether she was directly involved in the activities that took place there.
Beckley has publicly denied any wrongdoing, claiming the arrest warrant is politically motivated. In a series of social media posts, she accused her opponents of orchestrating a smear campaign to derail her candidacy.
“My declaration for Deputy Chair, Port Loko, really set the pace. TIME DON DON. My opponents are now paying bloggers to tarnish my reputation,” she wrote.
She also stated that she is taking legal precautions and has alerted her family to monitor any suspicious activity around her home.
The Sierra Leone Police have reiterated their commitment to due process and have urged the public to remain calm as the investigation unfolds.
This story is developing. Stay with us for updates.
