Tunisian Court Sentences Three Sub‑Saharan Africans to 20‑30 Years for Cocaine Trafficking
The criminal chamber of the First‑Instance Court of Tunis handed down prison terms on Monday, 23 February 2026 to three individuals from sub‑Saharan Africa. Their sentences range from 20 to 30 years for participation in an international cocaine‑trafficking network.
How the operation worked
- Import route: The suspects specialized in bringing cocaine from a European country into Tunisia.
- Concealment method: The drug was meticulously cut into small portions and hidden inside their personal belongings to evade customs inspections.
Charges filed
The defendants were prosecuted for:
- Formation of a criminal network aimed at joining an international drug‑trafficking organization.
- Possession, transport, sale, and purchase of narcotics classified under Table B of the Tunisian drug‑control schedule.
Source
For the full story, see the original report on La Presse:
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Keywords: Tunisian court, cocaine trafficking, sub‑Saharan Africa, drug smuggling, prison sentence, international drug network, Table B narcotics.
