National Popular Army Secures Borders, Thwarts Illegal Migration

The Algerian National Popular Army (ANP) has executed a series of successful operations across the national territory, spanning from October 14 to 20. These targeted interventions effectively countered various threats, including support for terrorist groups, drug trafficking, illegal mining, and irregular migration, showcasing the ANP's robust capabilities in maintaining national security.

During these operations, ANP detachments in the 6th Military Region recovered three submachine guns, four ammunition magazines, and 200 cartridges of different calibers. Concurrently, nine individuals identified as supporting terrorist groups were apprehended in separate operations nationwide. The fight against drug trafficking saw the arrest of 51 traffickers and the seizure of 2.96 quintals of treated hashish attempting to enter via the western border, along with one kilogram of cocaine and 2,133,825 psychotropic tablets.

Further security efforts led to the arrest of 137 individuals in Tamanrasset, Bordj Badji Mokhtar, and In Guezzam, where 22 vehicles, 196 electricity generators, 90 pressure hammers, and quantities of raw gold mixture, stones, and illegal prospecting equipment were confiscated. Additionally, nine other individuals were arrested in separate actions, resulting in the seizure of three submachine guns, two hunting rifles, and 51,150 liters of fuel. On the maritime front, Coast Guard units prevented 231 individuals from attempting illegal migration on traditional boats along national coasts, while 412 irregular migrants of various nationalities were apprehended across the country.