Authors : F.O. Ngongang, F.O. Ngongang, C. Bigot, C. Bigot, E. Nseme, E. Nseme, M. Soumah, M. Soumah, Z. Sando, Z. Sando
DOI : 10.18231/j.ijfmts.2021.013
Volume : 6
Issue : 2
Year : 2021
Page No : 52-55
Introduction: This study aims to describe the clinical and forensic features of the cocaine body packer in Senegal.
Materials and Methods: This research work is a retrospective and descriptive study. It was conducted based on 19 suspect cases attended for medical care at the Hospital of tambacounda.
Results: Suspects were exclusively male subjects, aged 24 to 33 years and Nigerian citizens. All of them were asymptomatic. Pelvic touch was positive in 42.1% of cases. Abdominal radiography pointed out that all the suspects presented with damage (100%). The average number of drug pellets carried per person was 43+/- 20 units.
Conclusion: Body drug packing is a reality in Senegal. Narcotic drug policies should invest in capacity building by financing effective diagnostic tools.
Keywords: Body packing, Drug smuggling, clinical forensic medicine, Cocaine, Senegal