Algerian military intercepts drug shipments and arrests suspects

The Algerian People's National Army (ANP), in coordination with security services, reported several successful operations conducted between October 28 and November 3. During this period, military detachments intercepted attempts to smuggle over 8 quintals and 44 kilograms of processed hashish through borders with Morocco.

In addition to the drug seizures, authorities intercepted 75,526 psychotropic tablets. The operations also targeted organized crime and terrorism, resulting in the arrest of four individuals suspected of supporting terrorist groups.

In the regions of Tamanrasset, Bordj Badji Mokhtar, In Guezzam, and Illizi, security forces arrested 119 individuals. These operations led to the seizure of 26 vehicles, 165 generators, 88 jackhammers, and various quantities of raw gold mixtures and stones, as well as equipment used for illegal gold mining.