Bouaké’s anti-drug unit arrested one man suspected of selling drugs in the Ahougnassou quarter of Bouaké during the night of Sunday 7 to Monday 8 September 2025.[1] The intervention was carried out at about 00:15.[1]

A search of the suspect’s home found 66 blocks of cannabis, hidden in the house.[1] The Cellule Anti-Drogue is the national gendarmerie’s specialist drug squad.[2] A source close to the investigation said the suspect belonged to a local, possibly regional, distribution network.[1] The blocks were said to amount to several kilograms meant to supply resale circuits in several Bouaké quarters.[1]

The suspect was placed in custody while police investigated possible accomplices and the supply chain.[1] Police said the suspect would be presented before the competent courts to answer for his acts.[3]

Fraternité Matin reported that the search was made possible by local intelligence and awareness campaigns.[4] The arrest followed information gathered by the security forces, according to a security note seen by Abidjan.net.[3]

The seizure was described as part of coordinated security operations against drug trafficking in the Gbêkê region, of which Bouaké is the capital.[4] The regional gendarmerie described the operation as part of its strategy to dry up drug distribution circuits and strengthen security in large cities.[2] Authorities called on residents to report suspicious behaviour to the security forces.[1]