Beninese authorities have dismantled three ghettos and arrested around ten individuals in a major anti-drug operation over August 8 and 9, targeting the consumption and trafficking of psychotropic substances.
The joint operation, conducted by the Malanville district police station in coordination with the border police, was code-named “Peregrine Falcon.” Law enforcement officers raided three locations identified as hotspots: Harro-Banda, the onion market, and the corn market.
Ten suspects were taken into custody, including two individuals wanted for burglary, theft, and death threats.
During the raids, officers seized 120 balls of Indian hemp, a grinding device, cigarette packets, bladed weapons, and assorted packaging materials. In total, authorities confiscated 3.885 kilograms of hemp, underscoring the scale of the illicit operations in these areas.
“The dismantling of the Harro-Banda and market ghettos aims to put an end to illegal activities and secure public spaces for residents and traders,” police sources said.
The operation extended on August 9 to the Niger River piers, where tightened surveillance led to the arrest of two individuals attempting to transport one kilogram of Indian hemp across the border. Local authorities stressed their ongoing commitment to tackling drug trafficking in the municipality and reinforcing security in border areas.
Officials described the Peregrine Falcon operation as part of a broader effort to curb organized crime, protect residents, and disrupt networks that exploit border regions for the movement of narcotics.
By dismantling these ghettos and seizing substantial quantities of illegal substances, Beninese authorities aim to signal zero tolerance for drug-related crime in Malanville.
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