In a recent operation, the Labé Police and Intervention Service seized over 40 chicha devices and several accessories in the city of Labé, Guinea. The operation, which took place on the night of October 6-7, 2026, was carried out in accordance with a requisition from the Conakry Court of Appeal. The seized items were presented to the local press on October 12, 2026, by the Public Prosecutor of the Labé First Instance Court.
The operation targeted several leisure venues in Labé, including Lounge Royal, Saala Plus nightclub, Seven nightclub, Lounge Roca, Faningo nightclub, Kassagui nightclub, Calebasse nightclub, Alpha Yaya nightclub, and Lounge Labico. A total of 16 people were arrested, including three managers and 13 consumers. The arrested individuals were taken from various locations, with five from Albatros, four from Roca, five from Rama Boss, and two from Kassagui.
According to Public Prosecutor Mohamed Samoura, the seized items included 33 chicha devices with heads, 10 chicha devices without heads, 33 chicha connectors, 38 chicha kalouds without heads, six empty aroma boxes, and 15 chicha pipes. The prosecutor stated that the arrested individuals would be tried in accordance with the law and that the seized items would be presented to a judge for a decision on confiscation and destruction.
The operation was carried out to enforce the law on the importation, distribution, and commercialization of chicha. The Labé Police and Intervention Service worked to identify and seize chicha devices and accessories being sold or used in public places. The authorities also emphasized their commitment to cracking down on the sale and consumption of chicha in public places.
The seized chicha devices and accessories were placed under seal by the judicial authority. The authorities plan to take further action to prevent the sale and consumption of chicha in public places. The public prosecutor's office stated that it would continue to work to enforce the law and protect public health.
The arrest of 16 people and the seizure of over 40 chicha devices are part of a broader effort to regulate the sale and consumption of chicha in Guinea. The authorities have been working to address concerns about the impact of chicha on public health. The operation in Labé is one of several recent efforts to enforce the law on chicha.
The case highlights the ongoing efforts of the Guinean authorities to regulate the sale and consumption of chicha. The authorities have called for cooperation from the public in reporting chicha-related activities. The seized items will be presented to a judge for a decision on their confiscation and destruction.
Key points
- 16 people were arrested and over 40 chicha devices were seized in the operation.
