Thiaroye: An unfit oil network dismantled, 8,000 liters seized by the police

On May 2, 2026, the Thiaroye police dismantled a network distributing unfit cooking oil, arresting five individuals for conspiracy and endangering public health. The operation was initiated following a tip-off, and the suspects were caught reconditioning 8,000 liters of oil from eight tanks. The stock, purchased for about 3 million FCFA, poses a significant health risk to consumers. The suspects are in custody, and the investigation continues to identify possible network connections.