Guiglo: Over 8.3 Tons of Narcotics and Falsified Medications Burned

Over 8.3 tons of narcotics and falsified medications, valued between 40 and 50 million FCFA, were incinerated in Guiglo on October 10, 2026. These substances were seized by law enforcement between April 18 and October 9, 2026, during special operations conducted by the anti-drug police, including cannabis, cocaine, heroin, and low-quality or falsified medicines. Police commissioner Thomas Gbossouna Mlanhoro urged drug users and traffickers to abandon these illegal practices and warned that law enforcement continues operations day and night, emphasizing the health risks associated with these substances.