Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08CONAKRY493
2008-09-03 17:29:00
SECRET
Embassy Conakry
Cable title:
COCAINE REPORTEDLY STOLEN FROM OUSMANE CONTE'S
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S E C R E T CONAKRY 000493
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/03/2018
TAGS: SNAR PGOV PREL ASEC GV
SUBJECT: COCAINE REPORTEDLY STOLEN FROM OUSMANE CONTE'S
VEHICLE
REF: CONAKRY 0480
Classified By: A/DCM SHANNON CAZEAU FOR REASON 1.4 B AND D
S E C R E T CONAKRY 000493
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/03/2018
TAGS: SNAR PGOV PREL ASEC GV
SUBJECT: COCAINE REPORTEDLY STOLEN FROM OUSMANE CONTE'S
VEHICLE
REF: CONAKRY 0480
Classified By: A/DCM SHANNON CAZEAU FOR REASON 1.4 B AND D
1. (S) According to the Prefect of Mamou, one of suspected
drug kingpin Ousmane Conte's personal vehicles was abandoned
in Kamsar after a hit and run accident a few weeks ago.
Apparently, Ousmane's chauffeur was driving Ousmane's vehicle
alone when he accidentally hit a woman on the street.
Fearing a reprisal from the gathering crowd, the chauffeur
reportedly fled the scene, leaving the vehicle behind. The
Prefect said that some youths looted the vehicle and stole an
unspecified amount of cocaine and cash. Referring to the
recent shooting incident in Kamsar, which also involved
Ousmane (reftel),the Prefect said that the cases underscore
Guinea's growing drug problem as well as Ousmane's absolute
immunity from the law.
2. (S) COMMENT. Ousmane Conte is President Conte's eldest
son and an officer in the Guinean Armed Forces. Reporting
indicates that he is at the center of Guinea's drug
trafficking network. The Prefect of Mamou has proven to be
an excellent Embassy contact over the past year. END
COMMENT.
BROKENSHIRE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/03/2018
TAGS: SNAR PGOV PREL ASEC GV
SUBJECT: COCAINE REPORTEDLY STOLEN FROM OUSMANE CONTE'S
VEHICLE
REF: CONAKRY 0480
Classified By: A/DCM SHANNON CAZEAU FOR REASON 1.4 B AND D
1. (S) According to the Prefect of Mamou, one of suspected
drug kingpin Ousmane Conte's personal vehicles was abandoned
in Kamsar after a hit and run accident a few weeks ago.
Apparently, Ousmane's chauffeur was driving Ousmane's vehicle
alone when he accidentally hit a woman on the street.
Fearing a reprisal from the gathering crowd, the chauffeur
reportedly fled the scene, leaving the vehicle behind. The
Prefect said that some youths looted the vehicle and stole an
unspecified amount of cocaine and cash. Referring to the
recent shooting incident in Kamsar, which also involved
Ousmane (reftel),the Prefect said that the cases underscore
Guinea's growing drug problem as well as Ousmane's absolute
immunity from the law.
2. (S) COMMENT. Ousmane Conte is President Conte's eldest
son and an officer in the Guinean Armed Forces. Reporting
indicates that he is at the center of Guinea's drug
trafficking network. The Prefect of Mamou has proven to be
an excellent Embassy contact over the past year. END
COMMENT.
BROKENSHIRE