Thiès: He cultivates Indian hemp to 'treat his asthma' and receives a prison sentence

The Thiès court sentenced A. Ciss to one month in prison for cultivating Indian hemp at his home. Law enforcement discovered two cannabis plants during a search on April 17, 2026, following an anonymous tip. Although he claimed to use the hemp to relieve his asthma attacks, the court deemed his argument insufficient and found him guilty.