Côte d'Ivoire's police have arrested 16 people in an anti-drug operation in Daloa, a city in the western part of the country. The operation, dubbed "Épervier Spécial," was conducted in several sectors of Daloa and aimed to combat drug trafficking. According to a report by Police Secours, the arrests were made following intelligence that there were drug sales and consumption points in the area.
Four of the arrested individuals were identified as key players in the local drug supply and distribution network. A 46-year-old woman, S.S., was reportedly a major supplier of Tramaking 250 mg tablets to vendors in the city. Her alleged relay, K.F., a 46-year-old transporter, was caught selling tablets near the CTE train station in Daloa. The police also targeted two smoking dens, one in a teak field in Bribouo and the other in the Zaguiguia neighborhood.
The police arrested two suspected vendors, Y.I., born in 1997, and D.L., born in 2003, at the two smoking dens. The operation resulted in the seizure of various substances, including cannabis, tapentadol, Tramaking 250 mg, OCB, Odi Kush, and heroin. The police also confiscated pipes, water pipes, and 618 packets of cocaine, also known as crack.
In addition to the substances, the police seized a Kalashnikov ammunition and several items used for drug consumption. The operation was conducted by Côte d'Ivoire's police services, who have been working to combat drug trafficking in the country. The authorities have not released the names of the arrested individuals or further details about their alleged crimes.
The police operation in Daloa is part of a broader effort to tackle drug trafficking in Côte d'Ivoire. The country has been working to strengthen its anti-drug laws and enforcement, with a focus on disrupting the supply and distribution of illicit substances. The operation in Daloa is seen as a significant step in this effort.
According to the Agence ivoirienne de presse, the investigations are ongoing to identify potential accomplices and determine the supply chains of the targeted sales points. The authorities are working to gather more information about the arrested individuals and their alleged roles in the drug trade.
The operation in Daloa demonstrates the commitment of Côte d'Ivoire's authorities to combating drug trafficking and addressing the related social and health issues. The seized substances and items will be analyzed and used as evidence in future trials. The authorities have not announced the next steps in the investigation but have confirmed that they will continue to work to disrupt the drug trade in the country.
Key points
- 16 people arrested in anti-drug operation in Daloa, Côte d'Ivoire.
- Various substances and items seized, including cannabis, heroin, and cocaine.
- Investigations ongoing to identify accomplices and determine supply chains.
