Gendarmes at the km 55 border post (Nouadhibou gendarmerie company) found the drug during a routine check with sniffer dogs, according to Sahara Medias. About 26 kg of cannabis resin was hidden in a vehicle heading to the interior.
Two foreign nationals in the vehicle were arrested. The article does not state their nationalities. The drug was sealed and judicial proceedings were started. No verdict or sentence is reported.
Why it matters: Foreigners arrested at a border post face a system they may not know. Their nationalities and embassy access aren't reported.
Source: Sahara Medias (French edition), 2026-09-30 (translated from fr). Forgotten Prisoner's account is based on this reporting. An arrest or charge is not proof of guilt.