Trap Evening in Mermoz: A Drug and Pharmaceutical Trafficking Network Dismantled, Nine People Charged

Author: senenews.comPublished on: September 16, 2026Country: Senegal

Crime & Law

Trap Evening in Mermoz: A Drug and Pharmaceutical Trafficking Network Dismantled, Nine People Charged

On September 7, an operation led by the Special Tourism Police dismantled a drug and pharmaceutical trafficking network in Mermoz Sotrac. Nine individuals were charged after the seizure of various substances, including 'Alpraz' pills and MDMA. Investigators also uncovered a significant stock of pharmaceuticals, suspected of being diverted for illegal abortions. Additional searches revealed products intended for weight gain and weight loss.

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