Agents of the Mobile Customs Brigade of Koungheul made a major drug seizure this Sunday, November 24, 2024, reports a press release from the communication and public relations division of the general directorate of Senegalese customs.
“During a check, they discovered 235 kg of pure cocaine, divided into 210 strips, hidden in a pick-up coming from a neighboring country. The value of the merchandise is estimated at 18.8 billion CFA francs,” the source informs.
According to the press release, the drugs were hidden in a hiding place between the chassis and the bed of the vehicle. The driver, a foreigner, was arrested, and an investigation is underway to dismantle the network behind this trafficking. »
“This seizure adds to the efforts of the Senegalese authorities, who intercepted more than 2 tons of cocaine between March and November 2024, for a total value of 169 billion CFA francs. Customs thus reaffirms its commitment to fighting drug trafficking, a scourge that affects the entire region. », Mentions the press release.
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