Tunisian customs seize 17 kg of gold and over 214 kg of drugs in first half of 2026

Tunisian customs services reported substantial seizures of gold, silver, narcotics, currency, and contraband goods during the first six months of 2026. These operations, conducted nationwide, underscore the ongoing efforts to combat illicit trafficking.

Authorities intercepted approximately 17 kilograms of gold and 72 kilograms of silver, highlighting the scale of control operations. In the fight against drug trafficking, customs services confiscated over 214 kilograms of narcotics. This total included 78.4 kg of cocaine, 134.5 kg of cannabis resin, and 1.3 kg of marijuana, along with nearly 180,000 psychotropic tablets.

Furthermore, the customs services seized illegally imported foreign currency valued at approximately 5.5 million dinars. The crackdown on contraband extended to consumer goods, with seizures of over 1.8 million packs of cigarettes, more than 50 tons of coffee, nearly 90 tons of bananas, and ready-to-wear clothing worth over 5 million dinars. Over 1.3 million fireworks were also intercepted.

According to the Directorate General of Customs, these results reflect intensified efforts to combat smuggling, protect the national economy, and ensure territorial security.