Burkina Faso customs seize nearly CFA 10 billion in illicit goods
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Netafrique
Burkina Faso Customs seized nearly CFA 10 billion worth of prohibited goods during Operation Maya, conducted from 10 July to 15 October 2026 under the direction of its Director General, Yves Kafando. The seizures included more than 4.2 million tapentadol tablets valued at over CFA 8 billion and counterfeit medicines estimated at CFA 1.1 billion, according to Burkina Faso Customs.
Customs also intercepted narcotics, cyanide, mercury, explosives, foodstuffs and counterfeit goods. The seizures included more than 533 tonnes of fertiliser. Operation Maya was led by the Director General of Customs, Dr Yves Kafando, Netafrique reports.
These results are part of a series of operations against trafficking in Burkina Faso. On 9 October, customs announced the seizure of 1.31 million tablets and 20,400 cans. Burkina Faso’s police also reported seizing 86 kg of cannabis in Ouagadougou on 30 September.
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