Freetown, 6th November 2025- The Sierra Leone Police have raised concerns over the growing challenge of tackling the Kush epidemic, citing a lack of cooperation from arrested users. Speaking at a press conference in Freetown yesterday, Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Dr. John Martin Senesie, Director of Operations, revealed that many Kush addicts in custody consistently refuse to identify their suppliers.
“Over the period, those arrested have chosen to suffer the consequences rather than name names,” Dr. Senesie told journalists. “This makes the fight quite difficult for the force, as we rely heavily on information and intelligence to dismantle drug networks.”
The refusal to cooperate, he noted, has slowed progress in tracing the source of the synthetic drug, which has devastated communities across the country. Despite intensified raids and arrests, the police say the silence from users continues to shield dealers from exposure and prosecution.
Dr. Senesie reiterated the force’s commitment to curbing the spread of Kush and called on the public to support law enforcement efforts by sharing credible information. He emphasized that community intelligence remains a critical tool in breaking the supply chain and protecting vulnerable populations from addiction.
The press briefing forms part of the Sierra Leone Police’s ongoing public engagement strategy to address the national drug crisis and reinforce accountability in the fight against narcotics.
