The Guinea police have seized 60 cartons of shisha products in the city of Kankan, as part of an ongoing crackdown on the commercialization of shisha. The products were discovered hidden in abandoned bags on the side of a road in the Farako 2 neighborhood, near the city's main bus station. The police operation was carried out by the Special Intervention Brigade of the police on November 3, 2026.
According to the police, the seizure was made following a requisition from the prosecutor of the Republic at the Kankan court of first instance. The requisition was issued on October 13, 2026, and was based on a joint decree issued on January 5, 2021, banning the importation, distribution, and commercialization of shisha in Guinea due to its negative effects on public health. The police presented the seized products to the press at the Kankan central police station.
The seized products include 50 cartons of Black Tiger brand shisha charcoal and 10 cartons of JIBIAR brand shisha flavors. The police discovered 15 bags weighing 150 kg each, containing the shisha products, abandoned on the side of the road. Despite investigations, the police were unable to identify the owners of the products or determine their origin and destination.
The police have opened an investigation to identify the owners of the seized products and any individuals involved in their transportation and commercialization. The police are working to enforce the ban on shisha commercialization in Guinea, and have assured that they will continue to take action against anyone found to be violating the law.
The ban on shisha commercialization in Guinea was introduced due to concerns over its impact on public health. Shisha, also known as hookah, is a waterpipe used to smoke flavored tobacco, and has been linked to various health problems, including respiratory diseases and cancer. The Guinea government has taken steps to restrict the sale and use of shisha, including banning its importation and distribution.
The seizure of the shisha products in Kankan is part of a broader effort by the Guinea authorities to crack down on the commercialization of shisha. The police have been working to enforce the ban on shisha commercialization, and have made several seizures in recent months. The authorities have urged the public to report any suspicious activity related to shisha sales.
The investigation into the seized shisha products is ongoing, and the police are working to identify the individuals responsible for their transportation and commercialization. The case highlights the ongoing efforts by the Guinea authorities to enforce the ban on shisha commercialization and protect public health.
Key points
- The Guinea police seized 60 cartons of shisha products in Kankan on November 3, 2026.
- The seized products include 50 cartons of shisha charcoal and 10 cartons of shisha flavors.
- The police have opened an investigation to identify the owners of the seized products and any individuals involved in their transportation and commercialization.
