Drug Fight: OCRTIS Intensifies the Hunt Even in Prisons

Author: senenews.comPublished on: May 2, 2026Country: Senegal

Crime & Law

Drug Fight: OCRTIS Intensifies the Hunt Even in Prisons

OCRTIS has intensified its operations against drug trafficking in Senegal, achieving notable results. In Dakar, a palette of suspicious products was intercepted in Rebeuss prison. Cannabis seizures also occurred in the south and east of the country, with 1.3 kg found in Missira and 5 kg in Diacounda. The National Police urges the public to report any suspicious behavior to strengthen the fight against drug trafficking.

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