Official Statement of MND
15th March 2023
Operational report of PNA from 08th to 14th February 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 08th to 14th February 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 and thanks to the qualitative efforts of the Ministry of National Defense security services, the terrorist named "MELLOUKI HAIBALLAH", surrendered yesterday Tuesday 14th March 2023, to the military authorities in Bordj Badji Mokhtar in 6th MR. The said terrorist who had joined the terrorist groups activating in the Sahel region in 2012, had in his possession one (01) machine gun type Kalashnikov, a quantity of ammunition and other objects.
In the same context, combined detachments of PNA arrested (04) support elements for terrorist groups in separate operations across the national territory.
Within the framework of the fight against organized crime and in continuity with the sustained efforts aimed at countering the scourge of drug trafficking in our country, combined detachments of PNA arrested, in coordination with the various security services during operations carried out through the Military Regions, (65) drug traffickers and defeated attempts to introduce quantities of drugs from the borders with Morocco, amounting to (16) quintals and (48) kilograms of treated kif, and seized ( 8.55) kilograms of cocaine and (36,596) psychotropic tablets.
In Tamanrasset, Bordj Badji Mokhtar, In Guezzam and Djanet, detachments of the People's National Army intercepted (124) individuals and seized (21) vehicles, (103) generators, (52) jackhammers, as well as quantities of explosives, detonation tools and equipment used in illicit gold panning operations, while (24) other individuals were arrested, and (12) hunting rifles, (39) quintals of tobacco, (30,711) units of different beverages and quantities of foodstuffs intended for smuggling and speculation amounting to (76) tons were 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 (25063) litres in Souk Ahras, El-Tarf, Tebessa, Adrar and Bordj Badji Mokhtar.
In addition, Coast Guard thwarted, in our national coasts, illegal emigration attempts and proceeded to the rescue of (68) individuals on board handcraft boats, while (523) illegal immigrants from different nationalities were arrested across the national territory.
Within the framework of fight against and thanks to the qualitative efforts of the Ministry of National Defense security services, the terrorist named "MELLOUKI HAIBALLAH", surrendered yesterday Tuesday 14th March 2023, to the military authorities in Bordj Badji Mokhtar in 6th MR. The said terrorist who had joined the terrorist groups activating in the Sahel region in 2012, had in his possession one (01) machine gun type Kalashnikov, a quantity of ammunition and other objects.
In the same context, combined detachments of PNA arrested (04) support elements for terrorist groups in separate operations across the national territory.
Within the framework of the fight against organized crime and in continuity with the sustained efforts aimed at countering the scourge of drug trafficking in our country, combined detachments of PNA arrested, in coordination with the various security services during operations carried out through the Military Regions, (65) drug traffickers and defeated attempts to introduce quantities of drugs from the borders with Morocco, amounting to (16) quintals and (48) kilograms of treated kif, and seized ( 8.55) kilograms of cocaine and (36,596) psychotropic tablets.
In Tamanrasset, Bordj Badji Mokhtar, In Guezzam and Djanet, detachments of the People's National Army intercepted (124) individuals and seized (21) vehicles, (103) generators, (52) jackhammers, as well as quantities of explosives, detonation tools and equipment used in illicit gold panning operations, while (24) other individuals were arrested, and (12) hunting rifles, (39) quintals of tobacco, (30,711) units of different beverages and quantities of foodstuffs intended for smuggling and speculation amounting to (76) tons were 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 (25063) litres in Souk Ahras, El-Tarf, Tebessa, Adrar and Bordj Badji Mokhtar.
In addition, Coast Guard thwarted, in our national coasts, illegal emigration attempts and proceeded to the rescue of (68) individuals on board handcraft boats, while (523) illegal immigrants from different nationalities were arrested across the national territory.
| Operation | Events | Report |
|---|---|---|
| Fight against terrorism | Arrested support elements for terrorist groups | 04 |
| Surrendered terrorist | 01 | |
| Seized Machine guns | 01 | |
| Borders security and fight against smuggling and organized crime | Arrested drug traffickers | 65 |
| Seized treated kif (quintal) | 16,48 | |
| Seized cocaine | 8,55 | |
| Seized psychotropic tablets | 36596 | |
| Arrested people (within smuggling and illicit panning) | 128 | |
| Seized shotguns | 12 | |
| Seized generator sets | 103 | |
| Seized jackhammers | 52 | |
| Seized foodstuffs (intended for smuggling and speculation)(ton) | 76 | |
| Seized different drinks (unit) | 30711 | |
| Seized quantities of tobacco (quintal) | 39 | |
| Seized fuel (litre) | 25063 | |
| Seized vehicles | 21 | |
| Fight against illegal immigration | Rescued illegal emigrants on board artisanal boat | 68 |
| Arrested illegal immigrants from different nationalities | 523 |
