Arms and cannabis seized in Tibesti security operation
Security forces in Chad's Tibesti Province presented seized arms, cannabis, adulterated alcohol and other banned goods to the press after a meeting chaired by Delegate-General Alifa Weddeye. Weddeye praised the forces and urged vigilance, while local people welcomed the results against insecurity.
🇹🇩 Tibesti Province · Chad
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Cannabis
Herbal cannabis
Case stage
Under investigation
Defence and security forces in Chad’s Tibesti Province seized arms, cannabis,
adulterated alcohol and other prohibited goods.[1]The seized goods were
presented to the press after a security meeting held in the province.[1]The
security meeting was chaired by the Government Delegate-General for Tibesti
Province, Divisional General Alifa Weddeye.[1]The presentation linked the
seizure to wider efforts by the security forces to guarantee peace in Tibesti.[1]
The Tibesti operation placed the cannabis seizure alongside arms and adulterated
alcohol as prohibited goods removed in the same action.[1]Weddeye saluted the
efforts of the defence and security forces to preserve the peace and security of
local people.[1]He urged the forces to maintain their vigilance.[1]Local
people also expressed satisfaction with the results obtained in the fight
against insecurity.[1]The displayed haul combined weapons with cannabis and
adulterated alcohol, making it a mixed security seizure rather than a
cannabis-only interception.[1]
Photos and video
Seized arms, cannabis and other prohibited goods presented to the press in Tibesti. Photo: Alwihda InfoPhoto details
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