The police took stock of their security mission deployed during Gamou. The Interior Ministry mobilized 3,500 police officers. A system enhanced by “significant logistical resources and efficient technical support ».
This deployment made it possible to arrest 294 people between Kaolack and Tivaouane. These defendants are arrested for various offenses. These are offenses related to the possession, use, supply and transfer of Indian hemp. Also, offenses of theft, concealment, brawls on the public highway.
The offense of manslaughter by traffic accident is also listed by the public relations of the police. The offenses of contempt of an officer in the exercise of his functions, and that of manifest public drunkenness are also cited.
The police also arrested individuals for criminal conspiracy, usurpation of office, fraudulent transport and destruction of property belonging to others.
In this lot of people arrested, 72 individuals are presented to the prosecution.
The police carried out a road safety report. It thus noted 33 traffic accidents, of which 17 caused bodily injuries, 15 caused material damage. One of these accidents caused a death.
The public relations of the national police reassure, at the same time, the pilgrims. “The withdrawal from this system will be done gradually to allow a safe return of pilgrims to their destination,” they said.
