Benin: 16 People Detained in Two Kiosks in Sètovi – La Nouvelle Tribune

Author: Armel TOGNONPublished on: September 24, 2026Country: Benin
Crime & Law
Benin: 16 People Detained in Two Kiosks in Sètovi – La Nouvelle Tribune

Sixteen individuals were detained on September 22, 2026, in two kiosks in the Sètovi neighborhood of Cotonou during an operation by the 9th arrondissement police station, which also seized psychotropic products. The raid, conducted around 6:12 PM, targeted locations suspected of drug consumption, and those found on site were taken to the police station for investigation. A search uncovered various prohibited items, though details about the products and the roles of those detained remain unclear.

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