Ouagadougou: The National Coordination for the Fight Against Fraud (CNLF) recently reported a substantial seizure of fraudulent goods valued at 141,383,500 FCFA, following operations conducted between July 20 and August 5, 2026. These efforts targeted the illegal diversion of subsidized fuel, smuggling activities, and the trade of prohibited products.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the CNLF's operations included a significant seizure on July 20, when a tanker truck carrying 10,000 liters of subsidized diesel fuel was intercepted on the Ouagadougou bypass. The fuel was illicitly intended for an iron and sheet metal manufacturing plant, representing a state loss of 5.37 million FCFA, with the cargo valued at 11.9 million FCFA.
Further operations on July 25 in Karpala resulted in the interception of 136 cartons and 153 packets of Ice brand alcoholic energy drinks, along with 25 cartons of shisha. These items were in violation of a June 2024 interministerial decree banning such products in Burkina Faso.
The following day, in Po¨, Sissili province, agents confiscated 160 packages of prohibited plastic bags transported by two tricycles, valued at 4.45 million FCFA, in line with the December 2024 law on plastic packaging.
On July 29 in Kouba, three 1,000-litre polytanks of subsidized diesel were seized while illegally supplying a company, causing a loss of 1.611 million FCFA to the public treasury.
A significant seizure of smuggled medical supplies occurred on August 3 in Ouagadougou, including medical sutures, kits, syringes, penicillin ointments, and 76 cartons of anabolic steroids, with a total value of 68.017 million FCFA.
On August 4, CNLF teams intercepted a repeat offender's truck unloading 13,000 liters of subsidized diesel destined for a granite company, resulting in a 6.981 million FCFA loss for the state.
The same day, after a two-month investigation in the Zabr© area, a semi-trailer truck carrying contraband sugar, cooking oil, rice, flour, alcoholic beverages, tomatoes, bouillon cubes, and spaghetti was seized, with the goods valued at 34.447 million FCFA, contravening the Customs Code.
Dr. Mohamadi Compaor© emphasized the importance of these operations in safeguarding consumers, protecting public revenues, and defending the national economy from fraudulent practices. He highlighted that subsidized fuel is meant for household use only and not for industrial companies.
The national coordinator praised the "dedication" of CNLF agents and thanked the public for their cooperation, urging continued vigilance to combat all forms of fraud.