Drugs Scandals Allegedly Cause Sierra Leone Ships to Face Intense Scrutiny

Drugs Scandals Allegedly Cause Sierra Leone Ships to Face Intense Scrutiny
The recent drug scandal that has placed Sierra Leone in a negative spotlight on the global stage has created serious challenges within the shipping industry.
With Sierra Leone now labeled as a hotspot for drug trafficking, port authorities in several countries have become increasingly vigilant, subjecting ships arriving from Sierra Leone to intense inspections.
Before this scandal, vessels sailing from China to Sierra Leone typically spent between 45 to 50 days in transit. However, since Sierra Leone’s association with drug trafficking emerged, many larger ships now prefer to stop in Ghana or Togo, where smaller vessels are used to transport cargo to Sierra Leone.