National Police seize nearly 86 kilograms of cannabis in Ouagadougou
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Ouagadougou: 86 kg of cannabis seized in a trafficking network (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The Anti-Drug Unit of the Judicial Police dismantled a network trafficking cannabis and other illicit products in Ouagadougou. Investigators seized 86 kg of cannabis, motorcycles, adulterated alcohol, smuggled cigarettes, psychotropic drugs and cash.
National Police seize nearly 86 kilograms of cannabis in Ouagadougou (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The National Police, through the Anti-Drug Unit of the Judicial Police Directorate (DPJ), dismantled a cannabis trafficking and sales network in Ouagadougou. About 86 kg of cannabis, motorcycles, adulterated drinks, smuggled cigarettes and psychotropic drugs were seized.
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