Official Statement of MND
18th January 2023
Operational report of PNA from 11th to 17th January 2023
Within the dynamics of sustained efforts in fight against terrorism and against multifaceted organized crime, units and detachments of People's National Army carried out during the period from 11th to 17th January 2023, several operations which led to high quality results reflecting professionalism, vigilance and the permanent availability of our armed forces throughout the national territory:
Within the framework of fight against terrorism, combined detachments of People’s National Army arrested (09) support elements for terrorist groups in separate operation across the national territory.
Within the framework of fight against organized crime and in continuity with 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, (63) drug traffickers and foiled attempts to introduce huge quantities of drugs from the borders with Morocco, amounting to (07) quintals and (52.2) kilograms of treated kif, while (1.35) kilograms of cocaine and (72,949) psychotropic tablets were seized.
In Tamanrasset, Bordj Badji Mokhtar, In Guezzam, Djanet and Tindouf, People’s National Army detachments intercepted (180) individuals and seized (02) machine guns type Kalashnikov, (48) vehicles, (54) generators, (71) jackhammers, (07) metal detectors, (17.2) tons of raw gold and stones mixture, as well as a large quantity of explosives, used in illegal gold panning operations, while (13) other individuals were arrested and (12) hunting rifles, (03) automatic pistol, and quantities of foodstuff intended for smuggling and speculation amounting to (159.7) tones, as well as (1,475) units of different drinks were seized during different operations throughout the national territory. Moreover, Borders Guards thwarted, in coordination with National Gendarmerie services, smuggle attempts of huge quantities of fuel amounting to (38,860) litres in Bordj Badji Mokhtar, Tamanrasset, Souk Ahras, El-Tarf and Tebessa.
In addition, Coast Guard thwarted, in our national coasts, illegal emigration attempts and proceeded to the rescue of (79) individuals on board handcraft boats, while (242) illegal immigrants from different nationalities were arrested across the national territory.
Within the framework of fight against terrorism, combined detachments of People’s National Army arrested (09) support elements for terrorist groups in separate operation across the national territory.
Within the framework of fight against organized crime and in continuity with 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, (63) drug traffickers and foiled attempts to introduce huge quantities of drugs from the borders with Morocco, amounting to (07) quintals and (52.2) kilograms of treated kif, while (1.35) kilograms of cocaine and (72,949) psychotropic tablets were seized.
In Tamanrasset, Bordj Badji Mokhtar, In Guezzam, Djanet and Tindouf, People’s National Army detachments intercepted (180) individuals and seized (02) machine guns type Kalashnikov, (48) vehicles, (54) generators, (71) jackhammers, (07) metal detectors, (17.2) tons of raw gold and stones mixture, as well as a large quantity of explosives, used in illegal gold panning operations, while (13) other individuals were arrested and (12) hunting rifles, (03) automatic pistol, and quantities of foodstuff intended for smuggling and speculation amounting to (159.7) tones, as well as (1,475) units of different drinks were seized during different operations throughout the national territory. Moreover, Borders Guards thwarted, in coordination with National Gendarmerie services, smuggle attempts of huge quantities of fuel amounting to (38,860) litres in Bordj Badji Mokhtar, Tamanrasset, Souk Ahras, El-Tarf and Tebessa.
In addition, Coast Guard thwarted, in our national coasts, illegal emigration attempts and proceeded to the rescue of (79) individuals on board handcraft boats, while (242) illegal immigrants from different nationalities were arrested across the national territory.
| Operation | Events | Report |
|---|---|---|
| Fight against terrorism | Arrested support elements for terrorist groups | 09 |
| Borders security and fight against smuggling and organized crime | Arrested drug traffickers | 63 |
| Seized treated kif (quintal) | 7.552 | |
| Seized cocaine (kilogram) | 1.35 | |
| Seized psychotropic tablets | 72,949 | |
| Arrested people (relating with smuggling and illicit panning) | 193 | |
| Seized fire guns | 17 | |
| Seized generator sets | 54 | |
| Seized jackhammers | 71 | |
| Seized metal detectors | 07 | |
| Seized raw gold and stones mixture (ton) | 17.2 | |
| Seized foodstuffs (intended for smuggling and speculation)(ton) | 159.7 | |
| Seized fuel (litre) | 38,860 | |
| Seized different drinks (unit) | 1,475 | |
| Seized vehicles | 48 | |
| Lutte contre l'immigration clandestine | Rescued illegal emigrants on board artisanal boat | 79 |
| Arrested illegal immigrants from different nationalities | 242 |
