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Ksar Hellal: Criminal network active in thefts and assaults dismantled

From La Presse · (2d ago) French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Tunisian police in Ksar Hellal have dismantled a criminal network involved in theft and assaults.
  • During the operation, authorities seized 20,450 dinars, 12 doses of narcotics, and equipment used in criminal activities.
  • Two suspects have been detained for further investigation, while a third remains at large.

The national security forces in Ksar Hellal, located in the governorate of Monastir, have achieved a significant success by dismantling a criminal network that had been terrorizing the local population through a series of thefts and violent assaults. This operation, spearheaded by the judicial police brigade, underscores the relentless efforts of Tunisian law enforcement to maintain public order and safety.

L’opération, menée par la brigade de la police judiciaire, a permis la saisie de 20 450 dinars, de 12 comprimés de stupéfiants, ainsi que de vêtements et d’équipements utilisés pour commettre les vols, selon la même source.

— Une source sécuritaireA security source detailing the items seized during the operation against the criminal network.

The successful operation resulted in the seizure of substantial amounts of cash, totaling 20,450 dinars, along with 12 doses of narcotics. Crucially, the police also recovered clothing and equipment that were instrumental in the commission of the crimes, providing vital evidence against the apprehended individuals. This recovery is a testament to the thoroughness of the investigation and the intelligence gathering that preceded the raid.

Le ministère public a ordonné la mise en garde à vue de deux suspects dans le cadre de l’enquête, tandis qu’un troisième individu a été inscrit sur la liste des personnes recherchées.

— Une source sécuritaireA security source explaining the legal actions taken against the suspects and the status of the ongoing investigation.

Following the operation, the public prosecutor ordered the detention of two key suspects to facilitate ongoing investigations. Meanwhile, a third individual implicated in the network's activities has been placed on the wanted list, indicating that the pursuit of justice is ongoing. The dismantling of this network is a direct outcome of diligent intelligence work and extensive field investigations, which successfully established the members' involvement in multiple criminal operations. This action sends a clear message that criminal activities will not be tolerated within Tunisia.

D’après les premiers éléments de l’enquête, le démantèlement de ce réseau est le fruit d’un travail de renseignement et d’investigations de terrain ayant permis d’établir l’implication de ses membres dans une série d’opérations de vol.

— Une source sécuritaireA security source attributing the success of the operation to intelligence work and field investigations.
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Originally published by La Presse in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.