Gendarmerie Nationale de Bertoua: Operation Sécurité Tongo Gandima

• The Gendarmerie Nationale de Bertoua launched Operation Tentacules on August 15, 2026, to maintain public safety and security in Tongo Gandima.
• 45 individuals were arrested for various reasons during the operation.
• Elements of the Gendarmerie Nationale seized large quantities of illicit goods, including cannabis, Tramadol, and counterfeit whiskey.

This action is part of the ongoing efforts by the Gendarmerie Nationale to combat crime and preserve a secure living environment for local populations.

In a bid to maintain public safety and security, the Gendarmerie Nationale de Bertoua launched Operation Tentacules in the localities of Tongo Gandima, Arrondissement de Ngoura. On August 15, 2026, a hundred gendarmes were deployed at 06 hours to various sectors of the area, aiming to curb acts of insecurity and create a secure environment conducive to the smooth conduct of the school year. The operation resulted in the arrest of 45 individuals for various reasons.

During the operation, elements of the Gendarmerie Nationale seized a significant amount of cannabis, prohibited medications including several packets of Tramadol, as well as two hunting rifles, 20 daggers, six suspicious motorcycles, and 35 cartons of counterfeit whiskey. This action is part of the ongoing efforts by the Gendarmerie Nationale to combat crime and preserve a secure living environment for local populations.

The operation in Tongo Gandima highlights the Gendarmerie Nationale's commitment to maintaining public safety and security, particularly in areas prone to criminal activity. This initiative is also part of the measures implemented ahead of the school year to ensure a serene environment for students, teachers, and families. The operation demonstrates the importance of such initiatives in preventing crime and promoting a secure living environment.

This operation highlights the Gendarmerie Nationale's efforts to maintain public safety and security, particularly in areas prone to criminal activity. Lawyers and compliance officers should be aware of these initiatives and their implications for businesses operating in Cameroon.

Source: Original reporting via Actu Cameroun