Burundi
Burundi is still a hub for international drug trafficking, particularly heroin. The police on March 20, seized three kilos of narcotics worth 360,000 euros.
The drug was being transported by a South American trafficker, who was arrested at an airport in Bujumbura, the capital of Burundi.
“ He was from Brazil and was arrested at Bujumbura International Airport. Also with him, two Burundian accomplices, contact persons were arrested, at this very place. Just as they were about to greet him and drive him to the hotel to continue his drug trade “, Spokesperson for the Burundian police, Pierre Nkurikiye said.
Also with him, two Burundian accomplices, contact persons were arrested, at this very place.
In addition to these three men, a fourth, a Latvian man was also arrested.
According to the Burundian police, he was responsible for transporting three kilos of cocaine to the European market via Greece.
01:20
Calm returns to the streets of Dakar after 72 hours of violence
Go to video
Tunisia: arrest of a major smuggler in Sfax
01:10
One of Rwanda's most wanted genocide suspects arrested in South Africa after 22 years on run
01:00
Nigeria: Group protests outside court over Seun Kuti's delayed release
Go to video
Liberia: 4 suspects disappear in a big drug case
Go to video
Burkina: activists arrested for "inciting an armed crowd"