TUNIS, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Tunisian security forces have dismantled two international drug trafficking networks near the capital Tunis, the Tunisian National Guard announced late Thursday on its Facebook page.
The operation, part of ongoing national efforts to combat organized crime and enhance public safety, was spearheaded by the Anti-Crime Sub-Directorate in Ben Arous, in coordination with units from the General Directorate of Intervention Forces.
Acting on judicial authorization, security forces conducted two simultaneous raids in Ben Arous province near the capital Tunis.
The raids resulted in the seizure of 29.1 kg of cannabis, 430 ecstasy tablets, an undisclosed sum of cash suspected to be linked to illegal activities, valuable jewelry and ornaments, and seven vehicles believed to have been used by the traffickers.
Six key suspects were arrested in connection with the networks, and the Public Prosecution has approved the initiation of legal proceedings against them.
The National Guard did not reveal the precise timing of the raids or the identities of those detained.
The National Guard underscored that the operation is part of a broader strategic initiative aimed at dismantling organized criminal networks. It also called on the public to support security efforts by reporting suspicious activities, emphasizing the importance of collective efforts in safeguarding national security and stability. ■
