Ouagadougou: The technical advisor to the Minister of Security, Inspector General of Police, Marie-Denise Sebgo, declared on Tuesday that "Burkina Faso will be neither a sanctuary, nor a corridor, nor a market for drugs," during the incineration of nearly 40 kg of drugs. According to Burkina Information Agency, this event took place on the 38th International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, observed annually on June 26th. The National Committee for the Fight Against Drugs (CNLCD) marked the occasion by incinerating 39,137.98 kg of drugs at the headquarters of Nowata Burkina SA. The destroyed substances included 2,230.98 kg of cannabis and 36,917 kg of various street drugs and other illicit substances. CNLCD officials stated that the operation aims to permanently eliminate the risk of drugs re-entering illicit markets, reduce environmental pollution, and deter traffickers and criminal networks. The initiative also seeks to relieve pressure on storage facilities and security services, while re inforcing Burkina Faso's commitment to combating drug-related issues. The incineration process, conducted in compliance with environmental standards, was overseen by Nowata Burkina SA, a company certified by the Ministry of the Environment and the International Cyanide Management Code (ICMC). The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) was also present at this inaugural incineration session of the year. Inspector General of Police Marie-Denise Sebgo emphasized that the incineration sends a strong message: Burkina Faso will not tolerate drug trafficking. She urged nationwide mobilization to prioritize the fight against drugs. Permanent Secretary of the National Committee for the Fight Against Drugs, Emanoël Kabore, noted that the day's events serve as a significant symbol and a message to both the international community and drug traffickers. He assured that all resources are being utilized to seize and destroy drugs entering Burkina Faso. Stakeholders highlight that the anti-drug effort is built on prevention, repression, and social reintegration.