National Security Seizes 96 kg of Cocaine in Oran
National Security services announced the seizure of more than 96 kg of cocaine and the arrest of 12 people belonging to two organized networks with international reach, in an operation carried out by specialized operational units in the western region. Investigators from the Regional Organized Crime Unit in Oran…
National Security services announced the seizure of more than 96 kg of cocaine and the arrest of 12 people belonging to two organized networks with international reach, in an operation carried out by specialized operational units in the western region.
Investigators from the Regional Organized Crime Unit in Oran, following precise field inquiries and operational investigations, uncovered the organizational structure of the two networks, which are engaged in smuggling and trafficking hard drugs, with their activity originating from Morocco. According to the same authorities, the two networks are run by individuals operating from Morocco and Europe.
The investigations also identified the remaining active members in western Algeria, along with the descriptions of the vehicles they used in their activity, leading to their successive arrests and the seizure of two shipments of synthetic drugs.
The two operations also resulted in the seizure of 3 trucks, 11 vehicles of various types, and 3 motorcycles linked to the criminal activity, in addition to more than 215 million centimes in national currency from criminal proceeds. The total value of the seized items was estimated at over 200 billion centimes.
Omar Tadrist
