Guiglo authorities incinerate 8 tonnes of drugs and counterfeit medicine

Authorities in Guiglo, Ivory Coast, have incinerated over 8.34 tonnes of narcotics and counterfeit or substandard medicines. The destruction took place at the Guiglo municipal landfill following instructions from the public prosecutor and police leadership.

The seized goods, collected during special operations between April 18 and October 9, 2026, included 138.76 kg of cannabis, 8,202.20 kg of substandard or falsified medicines, 217 grams of Tramaking 225, 61 grams of Tapentadol, 8.10 grams of cocaine, and 5 grams of heroin. Police estimate the market value of the seized items to be between 40 million and 50 million FCFA.

Thomas Gbossouna Mlanhoro, head of the regional anti-drug police unit in Guiglo, stated that these seizures are part of ongoing special operations conducted by specialized units across the country. He warned traffickers and consumers of the legal consequences and the severe health risks associated with these illicit products.