The Kindia central police commissariat in Guinea has made a significant seizure of Indian hemp, confiscating 240 kilograms of the substance in the Kolentin sub-prefecture. The operation, carried out by agents from the Kabaléa police station, also resulted in the impounding of two TVS 125 motorcycles allegedly used to transport the cargo. According to Commissioner Sékou Nana Camara, the operation took place on the night of October 23, 2026, and was a collaborative effort to combat trafficking in the region.
The seized Indian hemp was packaged in four parcels of 60 kilograms each and was being transported from Kora in the Madina Oula sub-prefecture to Mouké in Gomba, with Gawane as the final destination. During the intervention, one of the two alleged transporters managed to escape, leaving behind the parcels and his motorcycle. The second suspect, identified as Seydouba Soumah, a taxi-moto driver from Maléa, was apprehended and taken into custody.
Seydouba Soumah, under interrogation, allegedly confessed to the charges of possession and transportation of narcotics. He also provided information about the presumed owner of the cargo and his supplier. The suspect will be presented to the public prosecutor at the Kindia court, along with the seized evidence, to face charges of possession, transportation, commercialization, and consumption of narcotics.
The operation is part of a broader effort to combat trafficking networks and various forms of crime in the region. General Moussa Keïta, commander of the Kindia military region, reaffirmed the commitment of defense and security forces to continue this fight. He urged the population to be more vigilant and collaborate with competent services to effectively combat this scourge.
The public prosecutor at the Kindia court praised the engagement of defense and security forces in the fight against organized crime. He announced that the case file would be transmitted to his office, and necessary judicial orientations would be given in accordance with applicable procedures. The prosecutor also mentioned that the authorization for incineration had been signed, and the procedure would be finalized within two days.
This seizure of 240 kilograms of Indian hemp highlights the mobilization of security services against the circulation of narcotics in the Kindia region. Authorities intend to maintain pressure on trafficking networks while relying on population cooperation to enhance the effectiveness of anti-trafficking operations. The Kindia central police commissariat will continue to work to dismantle these networks and bring perpetrators to justice.
The successful operation demonstrates the effectiveness of collaboration between security forces and the local population in the fight against trafficking. The authorities remain committed to eradicating this phenomenon and call on the population to report any suspicious activities. The case will be closely followed, and further details will be provided as the judicial process unfolds.
Key points
- One suspect, Seydouba Soumah, was arrested and will face charges of possession, transportation, commercialization, and consumption of narcotics.
- The seized Indian hemp was valued at 240 kilograms and was packaged in four parcels of 60 kilograms each.
- The operation was carried out by agents from the Kabaléa police station, with support from the Kindia central police commissariat.
