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Congo gendarmes link a cannabis seizure to an agriculture official

An official report described the arrest in Owando of a young adult carrying 52 wrapped cannabis portions, followed by a search of an agriculture official's home where more cannabis and an elephant tusk were found. The suspects were presented to the prosecutor. The report, dated 20 November, still cited the colonial-era 1916 poisonous-substances law as a basis for cannabis enforcement.

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An official report described the arrest in Owando of a young adult carrying 52 wrapped cannabis portions, followed by a search of an agriculture official’s home where more cannabis and an elephant tusk were found. The suspects were presented to the prosecutor. The report, dated 20 November, still cited the colonial-era 1916 poisonous-substances law as a basis for cannabis enforcement.[1]

Sources

  1. Cuvette, agriculture official arrested over ivory and cannabis. ACI. 20 November 2024 report of recent arrests; no exact arrest date or conviction supplied.

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Location accuracy: country only. The sources name no closer place; the dot marks the middle of Congo.-0.84, 15.22

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