Algeria Announces Interception of Cocaine Smuggling in Tamanrasset

The Algerian Ministry of National Defense announced, in a security update published this Saturday, November 14, 2026, that units of the People's National Army successfully thwarted a drug smuggling operation in the Tamanrasset region. The operation resulted in the death of one smuggler, the arrest of three others, and the seizure of a significant quantity of cocaine.

Data provided in the military statement clarified that the operation was carried out on Friday, November 13, within the territory of the Tamanrasset military sector, under the Sixth Military Region, following the exploitation of field intelligence that enabled security units to intervene and apprehend the suspects.

The operation resulted in the seizure of 46.5 kilograms of cocaine, which was being transported in three vehicles, in addition to the confiscation of a motorcycle and mobile phones.

The Ministry of Defense affirmed that this intervention is part of ongoing efforts to protect Algerian borders and confront networks involved in smuggling and drug trafficking, noting that security operations aimed at curbing the activities of these networks will continue.