# Drug and counterfeit medicine seizures in Ivory Coast

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/drug-and-counterfeit-medicine-seizures-in-ivory-coast
> Updated: 2026-10-10T15:07:24.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

In Guiglo, Ivory Coast, authorities incinerated over 8.34 tonnes of narcotics and counterfeit or substandard medicines at a municipal landfill. The destruction followed instructions from the public prosecutor and police leadership regarding items seized during special operations conducted between April and October 2026.

The seized materials included approximately 138.76 kg of cannabis, over 8,200 kg of substandard or falsified medicines, and small quantities of cocaine, heroin, and other controlled substances. Thomas Gbossouna Mlanhoro, head of the regional anti-drug police unit, noted that these seizures are part of ongoing nationwide operations by specialized units.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-10: Guiglo authorities incinerate 8 tonnes of drugs and counterfeit medicine

Over 8.34 tonnes of narcotics and counterfeit medicines, valued up to 50 million FCFA, were incinerated in Guiglo, Ivory Coast, following police seizures between April and October 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guiglo-authorities-incinerate-8-tonnes-of-drugs-and-counterfeit-medicine

### 2026-09-29: Kankan authorities arrest 39 in drug raid and convict fraudster

Authorities in Kankan, Guinea, have arrested 39 people in an anti-drug operation and sentenced a man to two years in prison for defrauding pilgrims.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kankan-authorities-report-39-arrests-and-prison-security-incidents

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