Benin: a man in his fifties arrested with 5.4 kg of suspected cannabis – La Nouvelle Tribune

A man in his fifties was arrested in Cotonou on September 29, 2026, with 5.4 kg of cannabis found in a bag containing ten packages, during a police operation at a public transport company. He admitted involvement in the transaction and provided details about the origin of the substance, which came from Balanka in Togo and was transported through Bassila in Benin. Investigations are ongoing to identify all parties involved and verify the suspect’s statements. The seized drug has been kept as evidence, and the man is in police custody as part of efforts to combat drug trafficking.