National Anti-Drug Strategy Destroys 53 Billion DA in Narcotics
Algeria recently conducted its sixth national drug destruction operation since 2023, incinerating over 10 tons of narcotics and 33 million psychotropic pills valued at nearly 53 billion dinars. This action underscores the nation's consistent commitment to combating drug trafficking and safeguarding public health and…
Algerian authorities recently carried out the sixth national operation for the destruction of illicit drugs and psychotropic substances since 2023. Held in the wilaya of Chlef, this large-scale initiative involved the incineration of over 10 tons of various narcotics, including nearly 9.8 tons of processed cannabis and more than 1.1 tons of hard drugs such as cocaine and heroin. The operation also resulted in the destruction of over 33.5 million psychotropic pills and approximately 27 kilograms of psychotropic powder. The total estimated market value of the destroyed seizures reached nearly 53 billion Algerian dinars.
The destruction operation was overseen by the National Commission for the Destruction of Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, led by the prosecutor-general at the Chlef Court, with the presence of local and national civilian, judicial, and security authorities. The seized quantities originated from coordinated efforts by various national institutions involved in anti-drug trafficking, including the People’s National Army, the National Gendarmerie, National Police, and Algerian Customs services. This extensive action forms a vital part of Algeria's national strategy aimed at preventing and combating drug and psychotropic substance trafficking, a strategic series of operations that commenced in 2023.
The process involved meticulous stages of control, beginning with the transport of various batches from collection centers to the destruction site. Judicial police services, alongside judicial authorities, the National Gendarmerie, and National Police, undertook detailed weighing and inventorying of the products before their transportation. Upon arrival at the designated incineration facility, seals were opened, and quantities re-checked before destruction, adhering to established legal procedures, safety conditions, and environmental protection standards. Such operations demonstrate Algeria's continuous commitment to national security, public health, and its determined efforts to eliminate seized illicit products in accordance with legal provisions.
