Prosecution10 May 2026verifiedCET-25B61K

Gabon prosecutors burn seized cannabis and other drugs in Libreville

Libreville prosecutors destroyed three truckloads of seized drugs, including cannabis, in the presence of Justice Minister Augustin Emane. The ministry valued the combined haul at nearly five billion CFA francs and said the operation aimed to prevent seized drugs from returning to sale.

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On 10 May 2026 Libreville prosecutors burned three truckloads of seized drugs, including cannabis, in the presence of Justice Minister Augustin Emane.^[1]

The ministry valued the combined haul at nearly five billion CFA francs and said the aim was to keep seized drugs from leaking back into sale.^[1] The code requires confiscation and destruction of seized drugs — this was that order carried out in public.^[2]

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Report on seized drugs destroyed on 10 May 2026. Gabon Justice Ministry.
Law 006/2020 of 30 June 2020, official gazette text. Gabon.

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