Gambia: Paedophile Faces Charges

A Norwegian tourist, Anthony Michael Dobson, recently arrested by personnel of the Gambia Police Force, has been reportedly charged, the Daily Observer can reveal.

Police spokesperson, ASP Sulayman Secka told the Daily Observer that the 61-year old has been charged with defilement of a girl under the age of 16 years contrary to Section 127 of the Criminal Code Cap 10, Volume III, Laws of The Gambia 1990 and for child pornography, contrary to Section 8(i)(a) of the Tourism Offences Act 2003.

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