Algeria’s Vigorous Campaign Against Terrorism, Organized Crime: A Comprehensive Overview of ANP’s Efforts in 2024
✏️ BY: Dr. Hana Saada
Algiers, Algeria | July 7th, 2024 — The Ministry of National Defense (MDN) has released a comprehensive operational report detailing the efforts of the People’s National Army (ANP) during the first half of 2024 in combating terrorism and organized crime across Algeria. Here are the key highlights from the report:
Antiterrorism Operations:
- 30 terrorists were neutralized.
- 223 support elements were also neutralized.
- 10 caches ‘casemates’ and shelters used by terrorist groups were discovered and destroyed.
- 26 firearms, 23 various types of bombs, and ammunition were recovered.
Fight Against Organized Crime:
- 1,432 drug traffickers were arrested.
- 176 quintals of processed cannabis from border areas with Morocco were intercepted.
- 129 kilograms of cocaine and 11,726,988 psychotropic tablets were seized.
- 6,026 individuals were apprehended.
- 860 vehicles, 2,164 jackhammers, 3,587 power generators, 156 metal detectors, 86 tons of mixed stone and raw gold, 360 shotguns, 1,096,027 liters of fuel, 104 tons of tobacco, and 2,307 tons of foodstuffs destined for smuggling and speculation were confiscated.
Immigration Control:
- 13,573 illegal immigrants of various nationalities were apprehended across the country.
These operations underscore the ANP’s commitment to maintaining national security, stability, and sovereignty by thwarting threats posed by terrorism, organized crime, and illegal immigration. The MDN highlighted the professionalism, vigilance, and continuous readiness of the ANP in safeguarding Algeria against internal and external threats.
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