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Irregular migration attempt to Spain thwarted in Mbour, two alleged organizers arrested
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An irregular migration attempt from the Petite C么te to Spain was recently foiled by the Saly Research Brigade, part of the Mbour gendarmerie company. Two men, A. C. Ndoye, a 32-year-old entrepreneur, and N. F. Ndoye, a 41-year-old cook, both residing in Mbour S茅r猫re, were arrested on suspicion of organizing the clandestine crossing. They face charges of criminal conspiracy, migrant trafficking, and endangering the lives of others. The operation prevented the departure of a pirogue and uncovered an alleged recruitment and accommodation network for migrants. The investigation began after intelligence indicated an imminent departure from Mbour. Gendarmes infiltrated the network by posing as irregular migration candidates, making contact with the alleged organizers. A. C. Ndoye reportedly arranged a meeting in Mbour, where N. F. Ndoye then led the undercover officers to a hostel housing other candidates. N. F. Ndoye explained the travel arrangements before introducing A. C. Ndoye as the transporter responsible for piloting the pirogue to Spain. A. C. Ndoye allegedly gave final instructions and collected payment for the crossing. The gendarmes intervened, apprehending the two men along with nine individuals identified as candidates for the clandestine journey. Investigations revealed that several candidates had already paid between 300,000 and 500,000 CFA francs for their passage to Spain. Following their custody, A. C. Ndoye and N. F. Ndoye were brought before the public prosecut
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