Local Investigation Police in Wadi Halfa, Northern State, detained three suspects on 23 August 2026, according to Diplomat News Network. Seized items were 270 Nervax tablets and 52 units of bango cannabis, plus some cash.
The suspects were not identified and their nationality is not stated. Charges were not confirmed and court details were not available; the case was expected to go through investigation.
Why it matters: The cannabis quantity is small, but the article does not say whether this was personal use or sale. The country is in conflict, which affects how justice works.
Source: Diplomat News Network (diplomat.so), 2026-08-24 (translated from en). Forgotten Prisoner's account is based on this reporting. An arrest or charge is not proof of guilt.