To combat fraud in Niger, the Customs Department initiated an operation “Tsaron Kassa” which led to the seizure of contraband goods, vehicles and weapons with an estimated value of more than 7 billion CFA francs.

In three months, Nigerien customs officials confiscated 108,365 liters of gasoline and 140,970 liters of diesel, as well as 1,714 vehicles and 5,837 immobilized motorcycles. In addition, weapons and explosives, including an AK-47 rifle, an automatic pistol, ammunition and explosives. In addition, they recovered 120 animals from protected species, as well as cigarettes, loincloths, loincloths, juices, drinks, motor oil, narcotics, pharmaceuticals, shisha, and much more were also seized. According to Colonel Mahamadou Siguirou Mindaoudou, head of the Territory Surveillance Division and national coordinator of the operation, “Tsaron Kassa” has as its main objective to strengthen state finances, protect the national economy and strengthen the country's security. In reality, the fight against smuggling protects local businesses from unfair competition, while seizures of arms and illicit products reinforce domestic security