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  • Seizure of large shipments of Indian hemp by the Rapid Intervention Services of Borgou and Alibori (299 kgs)/Atlantic and Littoral (28 kgs). – DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR CUSTOMS

Seizure of large shipments of Indian hemp by the Rapid Intervention Services of Borgou and Alibori (299 kgs)/Atlantic and Littoral (28 kgs).

The elements of the Borgou and Alibori Rapid Response Service have just made a major seizure of Indian hemp.

Indeed, it was during a service check on 17 October 2017 on the Jugou-N

When asked for use, the driver of the vehicle replied that he had carried tissue bales. A summary check revealed that these were carefully packed and stacked suspicious platelets instead of the tissue.

In-depth monitoring at the headquarters of the unit in the presence of the elements of the police station in N-dali has led to the Two hundred and ninety-nine (299) Indian hemp platelets, a total weight of 299 kgs.

On instructions from the Public Prosecutor before the Court of First Instance of 1era Parakou class, all platelets including the vehicle were placed in the hands of the police authorities for the continuation of the judicial proceedings.

In addition, the descent of the elements of the Atlantic and Littoral Rapid Response Service on the Hillacondji-Cotonou axis, on the night of 17 October 2017, brought another Toyota vehicle, BD 3806 RB. The detailed search of the vehicle revealed in the rear trunk, a jute bag filled with carefully packed small packages. Full ecor revealed Twenty-four (24) packages of cannabis, for a total weight of 28 kgs.

The Benin Customs Administration is more involved than ever in the fight against trafficking in illicit products.

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