ANP Thwarts Morocco Drug Smuggling, Apprehends Terror Supporters

Units and detachments of the Algerian National Popular Army (ANP) carried out multiple operations across the national territory between September 23 and 29, demonstrating high professionalism and vigilance in combating terrorism and organized crime. These sustained efforts resulted in the apprehension of four individuals identified as support elements for terrorist groups, reflecting the ANP's continuous commitment to national security.

In the concerted fight against organized crime, combined ANP detachments, in coordination with various security services, successfully intercepted 42 drug traffickers. During these operations, attempts to introduce four quintals and 91 kilograms of processed kif via the borders with Morocco were thwarted, preventing a significant influx of illicit substances. Additionally, a substantial quantity of 609,661 psychotropic tablets was seized across various military regions.

Further operations targeted illegal activities such as illicit gold prospecting. In areas including Tamanrasset, Bordj Badji Mokhtar, In Salah, and Illizi, ANP detachments apprehended 113 individuals. These operations also led to the seizure of 31 vehicles, 123 electricity generators, 86 jackhammers, and quantities of raw gold mixture, stones, and equipment used in illegal prospecting. In separate actions, nine other individuals were arrested, and two machine pistols, six hunting rifles, 25,580 liters of fuel, and 16 quintals of tobacco were confiscated.

The Coast Guard also maintained rigorous vigilance along national coasts, thwarting several illegal immigration attempts and rescuing 138 individuals found aboard traditional boats. Concurrently, 622 illegal immigrants of various nationalities were apprehended in distinct operations conducted throughout the national territory, further underscoring the comprehensive security efforts.