Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has denounced the influx of drugs into the country as a "veritable war" against the Algerian people and youth. Speaking at the opening of the 2026-2027 judicial year in Algiers, Tebboune warned that Algeria may be forced to take action at the source of the drugs, in the context of legitimate self-defense. He emphasized that the country will not tolerate the destruction of its youth through drug trafficking.
The President's comments come amid growing concerns over the spread of drugs in Algeria, with large quantities regularly seized by the military and security services. The drugs are often smuggled into the country from Morocco and the southern borders. In response, the Algerian government has decided to convert a military barracks in the Tanezrouft desert into a prison for narcotraffickers. This move is part of a broader effort to combat the trafficking and sale of drugs in the country.
Tebboune's remarks were echoed in a recent report by the Algerian National People's Army's (ANP) magazine, El Djeich. The publication denounced attempts to harm Algeria through various means, including disinformation campaigns, sabotage, and organized crime, particularly drug trafficking. The magazine highlighted the threat posed by these activities to the country's stability and security.
This is not the first time Tebboune has spoken out against drug trafficking. In an interview with national media on October 3, he accused those behind the trafficking of waging a "hybrid war" against Algeria, targeting the country's youth through the use of various types of drugs in large quantities. The President's comments reflect growing concerns over the impact of drug trafficking on Algerian society.
The issue of drug trafficking has significant implications for Algeria, with the country's youth being particularly vulnerable to its effects. The government's efforts to combat the trafficking and sale of drugs are seen as crucial to protecting the country's young people. Tebboune's warning that Algeria may take action at the source of the drugs suggests a more proactive approach to addressing the issue.
The Algerian government's efforts to combat drug trafficking have been ongoing, with regular seizures of large quantities of drugs and arrests of suspected traffickers. The conversion of the Tanezrouft barracks into a prison for narcotraffickers is part of a broader strategy to address the issue. The government's approach includes both domestic and international cooperation to tackle the root causes of the problem.
The threat posed by drug trafficking to Algeria's youth and stability is a pressing concern for the government. Tebboune's comments highlight the need for a comprehensive approach to addressing the issue, including cooperation with international partners to disrupt the supply of drugs. The government's efforts to protect its young people and maintain stability in the face of this threat will continue to be closely watched.
Key points
- Algeria's President Abdelmadjid Tebboune warns of taking action against drug trafficking at its source.
- The government has decided to convert a military barracks in the Tanezrouft desert into a prison for narcotraffickers.
- Tebboune accuses those behind the trafficking of waging a "hybrid war" against Algeria, targeting the country's youth.
