By Canadian Press

Senegalese diplomat arrested by Quebec police owed former landlord more than $45,000

Aug 9, 2022 | 11:49 AM

MONTREAL — The detention and alleged beating by Quebec police of a Senegalese diplomat last week came as a bailiff was attempting to seize property at her residence to pay for a judgment against her.

Quebec’s rental board in June ordered Oumou Kalsoum Sall to pay a former landlord more than $45,000 for damage done to a home she occupied from Nov. 1, 2018, to Oct. 31, 2020.

Court records show that debt was not paid and a bailiff went to her residence in Gatineau, Que., to enforce it Aug. 2. 

The Senegalese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has claimed the diplomat had to be hospitalized after being handcuffed and beaten by police, and Quebec’s independent police watchdog has opened an investigation into the incident.

Gatineau police said last week that they were called to the residence to assist a bailiff and that they arrested a woman after she hit a police officer in the face, adding that she was tackled to the ground after allegedly biting another officer.

Meaningful Mementos

Remembering Someone You've Lost at Christmas

Dec 03, 2024

Seasonal Sorrow

How Do You Get Through The Holidays When You're Grieving?

Nov 01, 2024

Upcoming Events at Oliver's

Grief & Loss and Estate Planning Seminars

Oct 02, 2024

Global Affairs Canada has described the incident as “unacceptable,” as international treaties give diplomats immunity from any form of detention or arrest.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 9. 2022.

The Canadian Press