National Gendarmerie Dismantles Drug Networks, Confiscates Over Million Pills
Algerian National Gendarmerie services in Algiers successfully dismantled two transnational criminal networks, seizing over one million psychotropic pills and 30 kilograms of cocaine.
The Service for Combating Drugs and Psychotropic Substances of the National Gendarmerie in Algiers successfully dismantled two organized transnational criminal networks. This operation led to the seizure of more than one million psychotropic pills and 30 kilograms of cocaine, as announced by the Ministry of National Defense. The networks were specialized in the illicit trafficking of drugs and psychotropic substances.
The comprehensive operation resulted in the arrest of 33 individuals involved in drug trafficking, including one minor. Beyond the significant quantities of pills and cocaine, authorities also confiscated 176 kilograms of processed kif. Furthermore, 21 commercial vehicles and a sum of 200 million centimes were seized, underscoring the scale of the criminal enterprises disrupted.
The Ministry of National Defense emphasized that this successful operation reaffirms the resolute commitment of the National People's Army units to continue confronting criminal networks active in smuggling and illicit drug trafficking. These efforts aim to intensify the dismantling of such organizations and thwart their schemes, thereby contributing to the reinforcement of citizen security and the preservation of national stability.
