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Comoros gendarmerie arrests several suspects in Madjadju

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The Comoros National Gendarmerie announced several arrests in Madjadju following operations targeting drug offences, physical assaults and currency counterfeiting. Those arrested are suspected of offences including criminal conspiracy, possession or sale of drugs, assault and battery, and counterfeiting, according to the gendarmerie statement.

The National Gendarmerie of the Comoros arrested several suspects in Madjadju during raids carried out over the weekend. The operation concerns cases involving drugs, physical assaults and the forgery of banknotes, according to a gendarmerie statement reported by Comores Infos.

The offences cited include criminal conspiracy, possession and sale of narcotics, intentional assault and battery, and counterfeiting. Some of those arrested were wanted in connection with physical assaults, the gendarmerie said.

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