The Gambia Navy has successfully intercepted a canoe carrying 180 migrants bound for the Kingdom of Spain in the early hours of Saturday, 09 November 2025, near Dog Island during routine patrols in Gambian waters. According to the report, the group comprised 163 Gambians, 15 Senegalese, and 2 Guineans from Conakry.
Upon disembarkation, several migrants received immediate medical attention from the GAF Medical Team at Naval Command. All individuals were subsequently processed through a thorough screening procedure before being released to the appropriate authorities.
In a related development, the Navy also disrupted the activities of would-be migrants on the night of 05 November 2025 during an operation around Denton Bridge, preventing another attempted irregular departure.
These actions underscore the Gambia Navy’s continued commitment to safeguarding national waters and mitigating irregular migration.
