Police dismantle cannabis network in Ouagadougou, seize 86 kg
The Anti-Drug Unit of the Judicial Police announced on 29 September 2026 that it had dismantled a cannabis trafficking and sales network in Ouagadougou, seizing nearly 86 kg of cannabis plus adulterated drinks, contraband cigarettes and psychotropics supplied from a neighbouring country and gold-mining sites.
🇧🇫 Ouagadougou · Burkina Faso
- Cannabis
- 86 kg
The National Police announced on Tuesday 29 September 2026 the
dismantling of a suspected network trafficking and selling drugs in
Ouagadougou.[1][2]
The Anti-Drug Unit of the Directorate of Judicial Police seized nearly 86
kg of cannabis along with adulterated beverages, contraband cigarettes
and psychotropic packets; motorcycles, cash and other goods were also
recovered in the arrests.[1][2] The network bought its goods in a
neighbouring country, moved them to the capital by public transport or
private vehicle, stored them and sold to customers — with part of the
cannabis destined for dealers at gold-mining sites including Boromo and
Poura, Zantene, Sabce, Mogre and Bittou.[1][2]
Sources
- 86 kg of cannabis seized: Police crack down on a trafficking network in Ouagadougou. Nouvelles Afrique, 28 October 2026. In English.
- Trafic de stupefiants: Pres de 86 kg de cannabis saisis a Ouagadougou. Europa Varietas (feed mirror), 29 September 2026. In French.
Open questions the AI reported
- The number of arrested members and any charges were not reported.