Algeria seizes 2.4 million psychotropic tablets

Algerian authorities have seized 2.4 million Pregabalin tablets (300 mg) as part of an investigation into a transnational organized criminal group. The seizure was conducted by the National Security's central service for combating the illicit trafficking of drugs and psychotropic substances.

Ten suspects have been arrested and placed in provisional detention by the Sidi M’hamed court's national criminal pole for terrorism and transnational organized crime. The suspects face charges including the importation, transport, storage, and possession for sale of psychotropic substances, as well as dangerous smuggling and money laundering.

Authorities have identified five additional suspects who remain at large. The investigation targets a criminal group consisting of 15 individuals involved in cross-border trafficking operations.