Ouagadougou: The National Coordination for the Fight Against Fraud (CNLF) seized prohibited products worth more than 55 million FCFA, following an operation carried out on March 25 and 26, 2026 in several areas of Ouagadougou, it announced on Friday.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the operation, named Mooya guinta, meaning longevity in the Bissa language, resulted in the seizure of 133 cartons of shisha products, 60 cartons of "Captain Black" brand cigarettes, three barrels of chemical products, 60 cartons of lightening products, 700 packets of ICE brand drinks, and nine bags of cyanide.
The national coordinator for the fight against fraud, Mohamadi Compaor©, stated that this large-scale operation was initiated following reports of high consumption of shisha and energy drinks by young people in Ouagadougou. "The objective is to aim for the longevity of youth and to work to extend the life expectancy of Burkinabe people," he explained, emphasizing the CNLF's commitment to protecting consumer health through the fight against fraud.
Compaor© also praised the collaboration of the population, which he considers crucial to the results obtained. "If we manage to make significant seizures, it is thanks to the collaboration of the population. I invite citizens to continue reporting, particularly through the toll-free number set up by the coordination," he said.
Regarding the handling of seized products, the coordinator specified that prohibited beverages will be destroyed, in accordance with a ministerial decree of June 24, 2024, prohibiting their consumption. Regarding cyanide, a product deemed dangerous and subject to special import authorization, it will be seized and sold for the benefit of the public treasury, as offenders do not have the required authorizations.
Other products, including smuggled cigarettes and shisha, will also be confiscated without the possibility of return to their owners, in accordance with the provisions of the new Customs Code of 2025. "Those involved face fines as well as prison sentences ranging from one to five years," said Dr. Compaor©.