International Drug Trafficking Network Dismantled in Tunisia
The Central Brigade for Combating Narcotics in Ben Arous and the Land Border Unit of Médenine, under the National Guard, in coordination with the Highway Patrol units, have successfully dismantled an international network operating in Ben Arous, Gabès, and Ben Guerdane.
Key Findings
- The network used foreign ambulances dedicated to international medical transport to traffic narcotics.
- Approximately 92,000 "Pregabalin" tablets and one kilogram of cocaine were seized.
- These substances were carefully hidden inside oxygen bottles.
Arrests and Prosecution
- Ten individuals have been taken into custody, including six foreigners.
- Judicial proceedings have been initiated against them, under the orders of the public prosecutor's offices in Ben Arous and Médenine.
Context
These field operations are part of the National Guard's efforts to counter the phenomenon of drug trafficking. The success of this operation demonstrates the effectiveness of coordinated efforts between different units of the National Guard and other law enforcement agencies in combating international drug trafficking networks.
