Mali: Ségou Customs Intercept Over 55 Tons of Spoiled Meat in Anti-Trafficking Operation

Customs officials in Ségou, central Mali, seized over 55 tons of spoiled meat, including goat, beef, liver, fish, and cheese, in an anti-trafficking operation. According to a Thursday report by Malijet, the operation occurred on Friday, November 1, 2024.

Colonel Seydou Traoré, Ségou’s regional customs director, explained that the spoiled meat was hidden in nine containers transported from Mali’s northern regions. He said the operation was part of customs’ strategy to set up a second security belt in Ségou, reinforcing an earlier checkpoint in Mopti to prevent illegal trafficking further south. Traoré credited the team’s vigilance and tracking skills for leading to the seizure.

Customs authorities praised the Ségou team’s dedication and professionalism in this operation. Investigations are underway to identify the source of the meat and those involved in the trafficking network.

Mali, a member of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), has been making moves to improve national security and boost different sectors of its economy. Earlier in the week, President Assimi GOÏTA met with a Russian delegation to discuss partnerships in textiles and energy. They reached initial agreements on projects like a cotton processing plant and increased fuel supplies to reduce reliance on imports. Meanwhile, Mali is also working with Chinese officials on plans for a new hospital with advanced cancer treatment facilities.

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