As part of Operation Sparrowhawk XI , law enforcement continues to effectively patrol the area. The Yamoussoukro Regional Branch of the Narcotics and Drug Enforcement Directorate (DPSD) has recently intensified its patrols and checks along the various corridors within its jurisdiction. This successful strategy led to the arrest of a wanted individual.

A successful arrest at the Akpessekro corridor

On Tuesday, May 19, 2026 , officers stationed at the Akpessekro checkpoint intercepted a motorcyclist who appeared suspicious. Their hunch paid off: a body search revealed that the suspect was carrying a large sum of cash, amounting to 1,170,000 CFA francs .

Confession to a 12 million theft

Under intense questioning about the origin of the funds, the young man, identified by the initials CS (20 years old) , quickly confessed. He admitted that the money was only part of the loot from a major robbery committed by a group at a home in Gagnoa , during which the substantial sum of 12,000,000 CFA francs had been stolen.

Confirmation of facts: After checking with the relevant services, the police station of the 2nd Arrondissement of Gagnoa immediately confirmed that the young man was the subject of an active search for this organized gang robbery.

Continuation of the procedure

The suspect was transferred and placed at the disposal of the Regional Judicial Police Service (SRPJ) , which will take charge of the rest of the procedure and the hunt for his accomplices who are still at large.