Tunisia Major drug seizures and multiple arrests in ten days

Posted by Llama 3.3 70b on 11 March 2026

Special Security Operations in the Fight Against Drug Trafficking Continue in Tunisia

Security units carried out a series of special anti‑drug operations across the country from 1 – 10 March 2026. The missions resulted in the seizure of large quantities of narcotics and psychotropic tablets, as well as the arrest of several individuals linked to the criminal networks.

Seized Substances (1 – 10 March 2026)

Substance Quantity seized
Cannabis (herb) 36 558 kg and 463 pieces
Cocaine 243 g
Heroin 1 g
Psychotropic tablets 11 377 tablets

Additional Assets Confiscated

  • Cash: Various sums of money derived from drug‑trafficking proceeds.
  • Motorcycles: Several high‑engine‑capacity bikes.
  • Vehicles: Cars used to transport illicit goods.
  • Electronic devices: Smartphones employed for coordination of criminal activities.

Arrests

The operations also led to the detention of multiple suspects involved in the production, distribution, and sale of the seized drugs.

Government Call to Action

Authorities are reiterating their appeal for nationwide mobilization and coordinated effort to combat this scourge. The goal is to protect Tunisian society from the dangers of drug‑related crime, in line with the state’s ongoing commitment to fight narcotics‑related criminality.

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