International Drug Trafficking Network Dismantled in Tunisia
The Criminal Chamber of the Court of First Instance in Tunis sentenced six members of an international network to 30 years in prison each on Monday, December 1, 2025.
Background of the Case
The group was specialized in money laundering and cocaine trafficking, with the drugs being smuggled from a European country to Tunisia via the port of La Goulette, according to a judicial source quoted by Diwan FM.
Arrest and Seizure
The suspects were arrested at the port of La Goulette while transporting 10 kg of cocaine hidden in the tires of one of their vehicles.
Investigation and Confessions
According to the confessions collected during the investigation, the revenue from drug sales was used to acquire businesses in the capital. These assets have been seized by the authorities.
