Official Statement of MND
15th February 2023
Operational report of PNA from 08th to 14th february 2023
Within the dynamics of the sustained efforts in the fight against terrorism and against multifaceted organized crime, units and detachments of People's National Army carried out, during the period from 08th to 14th February 2023, several operations having led to high quality results reflecting professionalism, vigilance and permanent availability of our Armed Forces throughout the national territory:
Within the framework of fight against terrorism and borders security, combined detachments of People's National Army arrested (06) support elements for terrorist groups in separate operations across the national territory, while (02) handmade bombs were discovered and destroyed following a search and raking operation in M'sila.
Within the framework of fight against organized crime and in continuity of sustained efforts aiming to counter drug trafficking scourge in our country, combined detachments of People's National Army arrested, in coordination with various security services during operations carried out through the military regions, (47) drug traffickers and foiled attempts to introduce quantities of drugs from the borders with Morocco, amounting to (05) quintals and (51) kilograms of treated kif, and seized (93,284) psychotropic tablets.
In Tamanrasset, Bordj Badji Mokhtar, In Guezzam and Tindouf, People's National Army detachments intercepted (174) individuals and seized (27) vehicles, (170) generators, (103) jackhammers, (11) metals detectors, as well as quantities of explosives, detonation tools and equipment used in illegal gold panning operations, while (44) other individuals were arrested, and (12) shotguns, (02) automatic pistols, (995,000) cartridges for hunting rifles, (103) quintals of tobacco, (7,154) units of different drinks and enormous quantities of foodstuffs intended for smuggling and speculation amounting to (100) tons seized in separate operations across the national territory. Similarly, the Border Guards thwarted, in coordination with the services of the National Gendarmerie, attempts to smuggle large quantities of fuel amounting to (59,966) liters in Bordj Badji Mokhtar, Souk Ahras, El-Tarf and Tebessa.
In addition, Coast Guard thwarted, in our national coasts, illegal emigration attempts and proceeded to the rescue of (55) individuals on board artisanal boat, while (457) illegal immigrants from different nationalities were arrested throughout the national territory.
Within the framework of fight against terrorism and borders security, combined detachments of People's National Army arrested (06) support elements for terrorist groups in separate operations across the national territory, while (02) handmade bombs were discovered and destroyed following a search and raking operation in M'sila.
Within the framework of fight against organized crime and in continuity of sustained efforts aiming to counter drug trafficking scourge in our country, combined detachments of People's National Army arrested, in coordination with various security services during operations carried out through the military regions, (47) drug traffickers and foiled attempts to introduce quantities of drugs from the borders with Morocco, amounting to (05) quintals and (51) kilograms of treated kif, and seized (93,284) psychotropic tablets.
In Tamanrasset, Bordj Badji Mokhtar, In Guezzam and Tindouf, People's National Army detachments intercepted (174) individuals and seized (27) vehicles, (170) generators, (103) jackhammers, (11) metals detectors, as well as quantities of explosives, detonation tools and equipment used in illegal gold panning operations, while (44) other individuals were arrested, and (12) shotguns, (02) automatic pistols, (995,000) cartridges for hunting rifles, (103) quintals of tobacco, (7,154) units of different drinks and enormous quantities of foodstuffs intended for smuggling and speculation amounting to (100) tons seized in separate operations across the national territory. Similarly, the Border Guards thwarted, in coordination with the services of the National Gendarmerie, attempts to smuggle large quantities of fuel amounting to (59,966) liters in Bordj Badji Mokhtar, Souk Ahras, El-Tarf and Tebessa.
In addition, Coast Guard thwarted, in our national coasts, illegal emigration attempts and proceeded to the rescue of (55) individuals on board artisanal boat, while (457) illegal immigrants from different nationalities were arrested throughout the national territory.
| Operation | Events | Report |
|---|---|---|
| Fight against terrorism | Arrested support elements for terrorist groups | 06 |
| Discovered and destructed handmade bombs | 02 | |
| Borders security and fight against smuggling and organized crime | Arrested drug traffickers | 47 |
| Seized treated kif (quintal) | 5.51 | |
| Seized psychotropic tablets | 93,284 | |
| Arrested people (within smuggling and illicit panning) | 218 | |
| Seized fire guns | 14 | |
| Seized generator sets | 170 | |
| Seized jackhammers | 103 | |
| Seized metal detectors | 11 | |
| Seized foodstuff intended for smuggling (tonne) | 100 | |
| Seized cartridges for hunting rifles | 995,000 | |
| Seized units of different drinks | 7,154 | |
| Seized quantities of tobacco (quintal) | 103 | |
| Seized fuel (litre) | 59,966 | |
| Seized vehicles | 27 | |
| Fight against illegal immigration | Rescued illegal emigrants on board artisanal boat | 55 |
| Arrested illegal immigrants from different nationalities | 457 |
