Ten Angolan citizens aged 19 to 43 were detained by the provincial Criminal Investigation Service in Zaire province, according to ANGOP carried by AllAfrica. Police seized more than 40 kg of marijuana in an operation called Conexão around 25 May 2026.
Four homemade firearms, including hunting rifles, and ammunition were also seized in Nkiende commune, about 30 km from Mbanza Kongo. The suspects were referred to prosecutors.
Why it matters: This is a weapons-and-trafficking case, so not typical of what we cover. The ages show many suspects are young adults.
Source: ANGOP via AllAfrica (French), 2026-05-26 (translated from fr). Forgotten Prisoner's account is based on this reporting. An arrest or charge is not proof of guilt.