Benin: In Malanville, a canoeist attempts to flee after a seizure of Indian hemp

On September 22, 2026, a canoeist in Malanville was stopped by the republican police, who discovered two balls of Indian hemp in his belongings. Attempting to escape by jumping into the Niger River, he was caught with the help of locals. When questioned, he claimed the hemp belonged to a corn dealer in Gaya, Niger, and has been placed in custody while an investigation is opened to determine the origin of the seized products.