Algerian national security forces seized over 110 kilograms of cocaine in Tamanrasset and In Salah on 13 October. Officials dismantled two organized criminal networks during the operation. Authorities arrested 10 suspects in connection with the trafficking activity. The group of detainees includes one foreign woman. These coordinated interventions were part of a strategic initiative to combat the movement of illicit substances through the southern regions of the country. By targeting these specific networks, law enforcement aimed to disrupt the logistics and financial foundations that support large-scale narcotics distribution.
Operations in Tamanrasset Region
Security forces operating within the Tamanrasset region apprehended 8 people during a recent sweep of local criminal networks. This operation resulted in the seizure of over 82 kilograms of cocaine found in the possession of the detainees. The tactical success of this operation notes the ongoing efforts of security personnel to monitor transit routes in the southern territories.
Authorities recovered 120 million centimes in cash alongside the illicit substances. The confiscated items also include two vehicles and one motorcycle used by the traffickers. Law enforcement officials secured these assets as part of the broader effort to disrupt distribution channels passing through the southern territories. The recovery of these assets serves as a critical component of the investigative process, as officials work to trace the origins and intended destinations of the seized materials. The detainees remain in custody pending further legal proceedings. The security forces continue to maintain a heightened presence in the area to prevent the re-establishment of these criminal networks.
In Salah Drug Seizure
Security forces conducting operations in In Salah arrested 2 people and seized over 27 kilograms of cocaine. Officers discovered the illicit shipment concealed within the internal structure of a vehicle during the intervention. This specific method of concealment required a detailed search by the security personnel, who utilized specialized equipment to locate the narcotics hidden within the frame of the transport. Law enforcement personnel recovered two four-wheel-drive vehicles as part of the evidence collection process in the area. These vehicles have been impounded for forensic analysis to determine their history and usage in the trafficking of illegal goods.
The 2 suspects were presented before the prosecutor at the specialized penal pole court in Ouargla to face charges related to the trafficking network. These legal proceedings follow the initial detention of the individuals by security forces in In Salah. The judicial process at the specialized penal pole court in Ouargla will determine the extent of the involvement of each suspect in the organized network. Officials continue to process the recovered vehicles and the seized narcotics as part of the investigation into criminal activities in the southern territories. The evidence gathered from both the Tamanrasset and In Salah operations is currently being consolidated to assist in the ongoing legal and investigative efforts against these organized criminal entities.