In a significant drug bust, Guinean police intercepted a large quantity of Indian hemp in the early hours of October 24, 2026, in Kabèlèya, a locality in the Kolentin sub-prefecture, approximately 45 kilometers from Kindia. The police seized four bundles weighing a total of 240 kilograms, which were being transported by two motorcycle taxi drivers. One of the suspects was apprehended, while the other managed to escape.
According to Commissioner Sékou Nana Camara, the two suspects were riding unregistered TVS motorcycles and were traveling from Madina Oula to Gaoual with the contraband. The police officers from the Kabèlèya post successfully intercepted the duo, arresting Seydouba Soumah, a resident of Maléya. His accomplice, known as Gbagbo, abandoned two bundles and his motorcycle before fleeing the scene.
During interrogation, Seydouba Soumah confessed to transporting the Indian hemp and implicated a woman identified as the owner of the merchandise, as well as her supplier. He revealed that he had accepted the task in exchange for 500,000 Guinean francs per package. The suspect claimed that a woman named Dalanda had approached him in their village, offering the transportation job.
Soumah stated that he was aware of the nature of the goods he was transporting and that the offered payment had tempted him to take on the task. He expressed regret for his actions, acknowledging that he had knowingly transported the Indian hemp. The police have continued their investigation, gathering more information on the suspected supplier and owner of the merchandise.
Following his detention, Seydouba Soumah was brought before the prosecutor of the Republic at the Kindia court. He faces charges of possession, transportation, commercialization, and consumption of narcotics, as per articles 812 and subsequent sections of the Guinean Penal Code. The prosecutor, Mamadou Bhoye Diallo, commended the security forces for their efforts in combating drug trafficking.
The prosecutor assured that the case would be expedited through the judicial system, emphasizing the importance of holding those involved in drug trafficking accountable. The successful interception of the Indian hemp shipment highlights the ongoing efforts of Guinean authorities to curb the flow of narcotics in the region.
The case against Seydouba Soumah and his alleged accomplices serves as a reminder of the persistent challenges posed by drug trafficking in Guinea. Authorities continue to work towards disrupting and dismantling networks involved in the smuggling and distribution of narcotics, with a focus on protecting communities and maintaining security in the region.
Key points
- One suspect was arrested and 240kg of Indian hemp was seized.
- The suspect revealed that he was paid 500,000 Guinean francs per package.
- The case has been referred to the prosecutor for further action.
