Nineteen men were arrested by police officers from the Emergency Intervention Unit on October 16, 2026, at 9:00 AM in Namontana, during a patrol conducted in the Namontana and Anosibe sectors. The suspects were caught consuming cannabis. Law enforcement also seized 142 pre-packaged bags of cannabis, as well as two portable radio transmission devices.
The operation followed a tip-off from a local informant, who had indicated to the police that several men were gathering daily in a discreet location in Namontana to consume cannabis. According to complaints from residents reported to law enforcement, these individuals are also allegedly involved in armed robberies and assaults in the area.
Miora Aristodème
Captured & Published at: 2026-10-17 05:39:19 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)
Original Source: https://www.lexpress.mg/2026/10/saisie-de-drogue-dix-neuf-hommes.html