2 Gangs, 4000 of pills seized in Algiers

Algiers security forces last week dismantled two criminal networks involved in drug and psychotropic trafficking, seizing nearly 2 kilograms of processed cannabis and 3,675 psychotropic pills, authorities announced.

The operation, carried out by the Dar el Baida  Administrative District’s judicial police, followed intensive field investigations that uncovered the two gangs’ illegal activities. Investigators arrested four suspects and found weapons, hidden cash, and two vehicles used to transport the drugs.

In total, police confiscated:

• 3,675 psychotropic pills
• 1.71 kg of processed cannabis
• 2 illegal knives
• 27 million centimes from drug sales
• 2 vehicles used in trafficking

The suspects have been presented before the prosecutor at the Casablanca court, and the investigation continues under the supervision of local authorities.