The Higher Security Council, under the chairmanship of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, who is also the Supreme Chief of the Armed Forces and Minister of National Defense, convened a meeting to address various national security matters, including the fight against drug trafficking. A central outcome of the session was the approval of two significant decisions aimed at strengthening Algeria's efforts to combat narcotics.<\/p>\n
Foremost among these decisions is the establishment of a specialized security agency dedicated exclusively to anti-drug efforts. This new body is designed to enhance the nation's capacity to tackle drug-related crime, drawing inspiration from organizational models successfully implemented in other countries, such as the United States. This initiative underscores Algeria's commitment to adopting proven strategies in its national security framework.<\/p>\n
Complementing the creation of the new agency, the Council also sanctioned the transformation of an existing National Popular Army barracks. Located in the remote Tanezrouft region of the Grand South, this facility will be converted into a high-security prison. This specialized correctional institution is intended to house drug barons and major traffickers, isolating them within a highly secure environment in a vast, arid desert area of southwestern Algeria.<\/p>\n
The Higher Security Council further commended the sustained efforts of the National Popular Army and other security services in their ongoing operations against drug trafficking networks. The comprehensive measures reflect Algeria's resolve to decisively counter organized crime and reinforce national security against the threat of illicit drugs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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