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Algerian currency smuggling interceptions

Overview

Algerian authorities have conducted several operations to intercept the illegal movement of capital and undeclared foreign currency at national borders.

On September 1, border police and customs officials at the El-Haddada crossing in Souk Ahras province seized 76,995 euros from five travelers. The funds were reportedly hidden in the suspects' clothing to evade detection. The individuals face charges regarding currency exchange regulations and the illegal movement of capital.

By September 7, enforcement actions expanded to major airports. At Houari Boumediene Airport in Algiers, a passenger was intercepted attempting to board a flight to Istanbul with 3,860 euros and 1,800 Turkish liras. Additionally, at Ahmed Ben Bella Airport in Oran, police seized 120,000 euros from three travelers. Authorities identified these suspects as members of an “organized cell involved in currency trafficking.” These operations reflect a broader strategy by Algerian officials to tighten controls on financial flows.

Entities

Ahmed Ben Bella Airport · Dar El Beida Correctional Court · Algerian Customs · El-Haddada · Houari Boumediene Airport

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Algerian authorities intercept currency smuggling attempts at major airports

    Algerian police have seized large sums of undeclared foreign currency at Algiers and Oran airports during attempts by passengers to smuggle funds to Turkey.

  2. 11 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Souk Ahras border officials seize 76,995 euros from five travelers

    Algerian authorities seized 76,995 euros from five travelers at the El-Haddada border crossing in Souk Ahras. The suspects hid the cash in their clothing to evade detection.

Sources

1001infos.net · algerie360.com · algeriepatriotique.com · family.fr · fr.aljazayr.com