Major Drug Bust in Adrar: 85 Kilograms of Cocaine Seized by Algerian Security Forces

✍️ BY: Dr. Hana Saada

Joint operation by the Algerian People’s National Army and security services thwarts major narcotics trafficking attempt, highlighting the unwavering vigilance of national forces

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Algiers, Algeria | June 14th, 2025 — In a decisive and high-impact operation, detachments of the People’s National Army (ANP), acting in coordination with various national security services, successfully seized a massive quantity of 85 kilograms of cocaine in the southern province of Adrar, the Ministry of National Defence (MDN) announced on Friday.

According to the MDN communiqué, the operation took place on Thursday, June 13, 2025, and also led to the confiscation of a utility vehicle that was being used to transport the illicit drugs. The swift intervention reflects a coordinated and intelligence-led effort to dismantle a network attempting to smuggle hard drugs through Algeria’s vast southern territory.

This significant seizure represents one of the most notable narcotics interceptions in the region this year and sends a clear signal to organized criminal networks operating across the Sahel and North Africa that Algeria remains steadfast in its fight against transnational drug trafficking.

The operation reaffirms Algeria’s strategic stance and operational efficiency in preventing its territory from becoming a corridor for international narcotics, reinforcing its role as a regional bulwark against drug smuggling and related criminal activities.

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