244.8 Kilograms of Indian Hemp Seized at Guéréo Beach in Senegal

A major operation was conducted by anti-narcotics units at Guéréo beach, located in the Mbour department of Senegal. This successful operation, carried out on the night of 10 July 2026, was planned based on previously obtained intelligence. According to a statement made by the Central Office for the Repression of Illicit Drug Trafficking (OCRITS), the operation was executed in coordination with local police forces. Security forces arriving at the scene formed a wide security perimeter on the beach to catch the smuggling suspects in the act. This operation has been recorded as a significant part of the decisive fight against drug trafficking networks in the region.

During the execution phase of the operation, teams from the Mbour Anti-Narcotics Unit were deployed to the area in the early morning hours. This specialist team, operating under the Thies Regional Drug Brigade (BRS), strategically positioned themselves at Guéréo beach at around 03:45. This ambush, set up on the smuggling route previously identified by intelligence units, began to yield results shortly. The operational readiness of the security forces was meticulously planned to prevent the smugglers from escaping the area. This maneuver, carried out during the night hours when coastal security is compromised, showcased the field experience and professionalism of the teams.

According to the statement made by the authorities at the scene, the smugglers (or carriers) panicked upon seeing the security forces and quickly fled the beach. The fleeing individuals were forced to leave their illegal cargo behind on the beach. This situation ensured that the operation concluded more safely, without escalating into a physical confrontation. Field work was initiated rapidly after the abandoned materials were immediately secured by the security forces. The security forces launched an extensive search operation at and around the scene to apprehend the fugitive suspects.

As a result of detailed searches and examinations conducted at the scene, Indian hemp packaged in over ten parcels was seized. The total weight of the narcotic substance, whose official weighing process was completed, was determined to be exactly 244.8 kilograms. This figure corresponds to a noteworthy amount among the drug operations conducted in the region in recent months. To ensure the flawless progression of health and judicial processes, all seized parcels were placed under official seal and recorded. Preserving the narcotic substance as evidence rather than destroying it on-site is of critical importance for deepening the investigation.

The seized drugs have been transferred to secure warehouses to be used as primary evidence in a potential future trial. OCRITS and other intelligence units continue to evaluate digital and physical clues to identify the fugitive individuals involved in the incident. Investigating whether a larger criminal organization is behind this operation is one of the primary targets in the subsequent stages of the investigation. Security authorities announced that new measures will be taken by increasing the number of patrols along beaches and coastal areas to prevent similar smuggling attempts. The Senegalese government continues its commitment to strengthening regional and international cooperation to prevent the country from becoming an international drug trafficking route.