Ministry of Defense: 9 Terrorist Support Elements Arrested and Over Two Quintals of Treated Cannabis Foiled

Units and detachments of the People’s National Army continued their intensive efforts to combat terrorism and organized crime across the national territory between October 14 and 20, 2026, achieving significant results that reflect the high professionalism, vigilance, and constant readiness of the armed forces.
In the fight against terrorism, a search and sweep operation carried out by Army detachments in the Sixth Military Region led to the recovery of three submachine guns, four ammunition magazines, and 200 rounds of various calibers. In separate operations across the country, other detachments arrested nine terrorist support elements.
As part of efforts to combat the scourge of drug trafficking, joint Army detachments, in coordination with security services, arrested 51 drug traffickers and foiled attempts to smuggle in two quintals and 96 kilograms of treated cannabis across the border with Morocco. Also seized were 2,133,825 psychotropic pills and one kilogram of cocaine during operations carried out across the various military regions.
In Tamanrasset, Bordj Badji Mokhtar, and In Guezzam, Army detachments arrested 137 people and seized 22 vehicles, 196 power generators, and 90 pressure hammers, in addition to quantities of raw gold mixture, stones, and equipment used in illegal gold prospecting. In other separate operations, 9 people were arrested and 3 submachine guns, two hunting rifles, and 51,150 liters of fuel were seized.
For their part, Coast Guards foiled illegal migration attempts involving 231 people aboard makeshift boats off the national coastline, while 412 illegal migrants of various nationalities were arrested across the national territory.
This weekly toll confirms the continuation of coordinated fieldwork between the People’s National Army and the various security services, in defense of the country’s security and stability and in protection of its borders.

Omar Tadrist