In a significant operation to curb the circulation of narcotics and illicit medications, authorities in Guinea's Kindia region incinerated over 50 tons of prohibited substances on November 14, 2026. The event took place in the district of Séguéya, within the urban commune of Kindia. The destroyed items included a substantial amount of cannabis, over 50 tons of illicit medications, and equipment for chicha.
The incineration ceremony was attended by several high-ranking officials, including the Public Prosecutor of the Kindia Tribunal of First Instance, Mamadou Bhoye Diallo, Prefect Colonel Abdourahmane Keïta, and representatives from defense and security forces. The operation was a collaborative effort between the police, gendarmerie, and judicial services, targeting not only the city center of Kindia but also several localities within the prefecture.
Colonel Abdourahmane Keïta commended the defense and security forces for their efforts in removing these products from distribution channels. He emphasized the importance of respecting the independence of justice and urged citizens not to intervene on behalf of apprehended individuals. Keïta stressed that those accused must present their defense before competent courts with the assistance of a lawyer.
Lieutenant-Colonel Ibrahima Sory Lamarana Diallo, representing the central police commissioner, highlighted the successful collaboration between law enforcement agencies and judicial services. He noted that the search and seizure operations extended beyond the city center to several localities within the prefecture, including certain sub-prefectures.
Public Prosecutor Mamadou Bhoye Diallo reaffirmed the commitment of the prosecution to continue fighting against narcotics and illicit medication trafficking. He specified that the destroyed products included cannabis, over 50 tons of illicit medications, and chicha equipment, some of which came from previously adjudicated cases and others from prior seizures.
The prosecutor assured that the destruction of these substances does not mark the end of judicial operations against individuals involved in their possession and commercialization. He praised the professionalism of defense and security forces, customs services, and all actors who contributed to the operation.
This incineration operation demonstrates the determination of administrative and judicial authorities to strengthen the fight against prohibited products and preserve public health and safety in the Kindia prefecture. The authorities have called for citizen mobilization to denounce illicit distribution networks and protect populations, especially youth, from the consequences of drugs and inferior or counterfeit medications.
Key points
- The operation was a collaborative effort between the police, gendarmerie, and judicial services.
- Over 50 tons of illicit medications and a significant quantity of narcotics were destroyed.
- The authorities have called for citizen mobilization to denounce illicit distribution networks.
