Oum El Bouaghi: Eleven Drug and Psychotropic Traffickers Arrested

Eleven people involved in various drug and psychotropic trafficking operations have been arrested by police in Oum El Bouaghi, Algeria. A statement confirmed that the anti-narcotics brigade's intervention led to the seizure of 2,249 psychotropic pills, a quantity of hard drugs such as cocaine and treated kif, and prohibited weapons.

In its ongoing fight against crime, particularly in urban areas, the police services in Oum El Bouaghi have intensified their presence and patrols in suspicious locations. These efforts resulted in several arrests over the past month for the illegal possession and trafficking of psychotropic substances like Pregabalin.

Among those apprehended, three individuals were found with 410 grams of treated kif, a firearm, a prohibited knife, and a sum of money believed to be proceeds from trafficking. Additionally, police arrested a dealer possessing 13.5 grams of cocaine and cash from drug sales. All legal procedures have been initiated to bring the accused before the public prosecutor.