Official Statement of MND
30th June 2021
Operational report from 23rd to 29th June 2021
Within the framework of the noble missions of defence and security of the national territory against all forms of threats, detachments and units of the People's National Army carried out, from 23rd to 29th June 2021, numerous operations which testify the infallible commitment of our Armed Forces to preserve peace and security in our country:
Within the framework of the fight against terrorism, combined detachments of the People's National Army apprehended (15) elements of support for terrorist groups in separate operations across the national territory.
Within the framework of the fight against organized crime and within the dynamics of the intense efforts to thwart drug trafficking scourge in our country, and in addition to the huge quantity of cocaine (490.05) kg seized in Oran, , subject of the press release issued earlier, combined detachments of the PNA intercepted, in coordination with the various security services in several operations carried out through the various Military Regions, (53) drug traffickers and seized (05) quintals and (95) kilograms of treated kif that criminal gangs attempted to introduce across the borders with Morocco.
As such, detachments of the PNA, National Gendarmerie services and Border Guards arrested, in the territories of the 2nd and 3rd Military Regions, (20) drug traffickers and seized (05) quintals and (42) kilograms of treated kif, while (33) other drug traffickers were apprehended and (53) kilograms of the same substance as well as (22,065) psychotropic tablets were seized in various operations carried out in other Military Regions.
In another context, detachments of PNA intercepted, in Tamanrasset, In Guezzam, Bordj Badji Mokhtar and Djanet, (351) individuals and seized (43) vehicles, (176) generators, (131) jackhammers, (14) metal detectors, (99) tons of raw gold and stones mixture, explosives and detonation tools and other equipment used in illegal gold mining operations, as well as (100) tonnes of foodstuffs intended for smuggling, while (08) hunting rifles with (7,500) cartridges (1,500) quintals of tobacco and (1,100) units of various drinks were seized during separate operations carried out in Tebessa, Tiaret, In Amenas, Bouira, M’Sila and Saida.
In addition, smuggle attempts of large quantities of fuel amounting to (9,990) litres were thwarted in Tindouf, Tebessa, El-Tarf and Souk Ahras. The Coast Guards were able to thwart the attempts of a (140) illegal immigrants to enter the country through artisanal boats, while (135) others from different nationalities were apprehended in Naama, Tlemcen, Ghardaia and In Amenas.
Within the framework of the fight against terrorism, combined detachments of the People's National Army apprehended (15) elements of support for terrorist groups in separate operations across the national territory.
Within the framework of the fight against organized crime and within the dynamics of the intense efforts to thwart drug trafficking scourge in our country, and in addition to the huge quantity of cocaine (490.05) kg seized in Oran, , subject of the press release issued earlier, combined detachments of the PNA intercepted, in coordination with the various security services in several operations carried out through the various Military Regions, (53) drug traffickers and seized (05) quintals and (95) kilograms of treated kif that criminal gangs attempted to introduce across the borders with Morocco.
As such, detachments of the PNA, National Gendarmerie services and Border Guards arrested, in the territories of the 2nd and 3rd Military Regions, (20) drug traffickers and seized (05) quintals and (42) kilograms of treated kif, while (33) other drug traffickers were apprehended and (53) kilograms of the same substance as well as (22,065) psychotropic tablets were seized in various operations carried out in other Military Regions.
In another context, detachments of PNA intercepted, in Tamanrasset, In Guezzam, Bordj Badji Mokhtar and Djanet, (351) individuals and seized (43) vehicles, (176) generators, (131) jackhammers, (14) metal detectors, (99) tons of raw gold and stones mixture, explosives and detonation tools and other equipment used in illegal gold mining operations, as well as (100) tonnes of foodstuffs intended for smuggling, while (08) hunting rifles with (7,500) cartridges (1,500) quintals of tobacco and (1,100) units of various drinks were seized during separate operations carried out in Tebessa, Tiaret, In Amenas, Bouira, M’Sila and Saida.
In addition, smuggle attempts of large quantities of fuel amounting to (9,990) litres were thwarted in Tindouf, Tebessa, El-Tarf and Souk Ahras. The Coast Guards were able to thwart the attempts of a (140) illegal immigrants to enter the country through artisanal boats, while (135) others from different nationalities were apprehended in Naama, Tlemcen, Ghardaia and In Amenas.
| Operation | Events | Report | Fight against terrorism | Arrest of elements of support for terrorist groups | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Borders security and fight against smuggling and organized crime | Arrest of drug traffickers | 53 |
| Seizure of cocaine (kg) | 490.05 | |
| Seizure of treated kif (kg) | 595 | |
| Seizure of psychotropic tablets | 22,065 | |
| Arrest of people (within smuggling and illegal gold mining) | 351 | |
| Seizure of hunting rifles | 08 | |
| Cartridges | 7,500 | |
| Seizure of generator sets | 176 | |
| Seizure of jackhammers | 131 | |
| Seizure of metal detectors | 14 | |
| Seizure of raw gold and stones mixture (bag) | 99 | |
| Seizure of foodstuff (tonne) | 100 | |
| Seizure of tobacco (packet) | 1,500 | |
| Seizure of different drinks (unit) | 1,100 | |
| Seizure of vihucles | 43 | |
| Seizure of fuel (litre) | 9,990 | |
| Fight against illegal immigration | Arrest of illegal immigrants on board of artisanal boats | 140 |
| Arrest of illegal immigrants from different nationalities | 135 |
