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Burkina Faso Authorities Dismantle Illegal Abortion Drug Network

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Burkina Faso authorities have dismantled an international network involved in selling illegal abortion drugs, the national police announced.

The operation in the capital, Ouagadougou, led to the arrest of three individuals, including medical workers and intermediaries.

The network used social media platforms and delivery services to distribute the drugs, bypassing routine checks and endangering public health.

A large quantity of illegal pharmaceutical products was seized during the operation. Investigations revealed that the drugs were smuggled into the country from a neighbouring nation before being sold locally.

“The network used social networks to promote its services. Customers could place orders online and make payments via electronic platforms. The drugs were then delivered in sealed parcels, avoiding routine checks. This sophisticated modus operandi allowed this illegal activity to flourish for some time before the police intervened.”

Abortion in Burkina Faso is strictly regulated and permitted only under medical supervision in specific circumstances. It is only legal if it is necessary to save the woman’s life, if the pregnancy poses a serious threat to her physical or mental health, or if there is a likelihood that the child will be born with an incurable disease.

Unsupervised use of abortion drugs can lead to serious health risks, including potentially fatal complications such as incomplete abortion, failed abortion, and ruptured ectopic pregnancy associated with unregulated and low-quality products.

Officials urged the public to report suspicious activities and purchase medications only from authorised sources.

The incident highlights the role of social media in facilitating criminal networks, calling for efforts to intensify digital surveillance.

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