Tunis Court Sentences Drug‑Trafficking Ring to 20 Years in Prison
The criminal chamber of the Tunis First‑Instance Court delivered its verdict on Wednesday against a drug‑trafficking network operating in the capital. The leader of the ring was sentenced to twenty years of imprisonment. Her daughter, together with three other accomplices responsible for transporting and selling narcotics in nightclubs and working‑class neighborhoods, each received fifteen‑year prison terms.
Investigation Findings
- Exploitation of family ties: Authorities uncovered that the mother used her daughter as a courier, delivering drugs to customers and collecting the cash on their behalf.
- Variable payment structure: The network charged fees that varied according to each transaction, allowing it to consolidate its criminal activities across multiple districts of Tunis.
The convictions mark a significant blow to organized drug trafficking in the city and demonstrate the judiciary’s commitment to dismantling illicit networks.
