On Friday, September 18, 2026, units of the Tunisian National Security in Sousse successfully dismantled an international network involved in drug trafficking. The network, comprising Tunisian and foreign nationals from a neighboring country, was operating in the region. Authorities coordinated with the Sousse Public Prosecutor's Office to conduct a raid on a building where the network's members would rent multiple apartments for storage and trafficking purposes.
During the operation, security agents arrested two individuals, including a high-risk suspect wanted by various security and judicial units on 14 warrants for drug trafficking. The other arrested individual was a woman with a prior criminal record for drug trafficking who had recently been released from prison. The authorities also discovered a small statue, three heads, and five stone pieces suspected to be of archaeological significance.
The security units seized approximately 1 kilogram of hard cocaine, three medium-sized pieces of cannabis, a significant amount of money from trafficking proceeds, and two luxury cars. The investigation is ongoing to apprehend the remaining members of the network. The operation demonstrates the efforts of Tunisian authorities to combat drug trafficking and organized crime in the region.
The dismantling of this international network is a significant achievement for the Tunisian National Security in Sousse. The authorities have been working to strengthen their efforts against drug trafficking, which has been a persistent issue in the country. The operation also highlights the collaboration between security forces and the judiciary in tackling organized crime.
The seized narcotics and luxury cars are believed to be part of the network's operations. The significant amount of money seized is thought to be proceeds from the trafficking activities. The authorities are working to track down the source of the funds and determine the network's connections to other trafficking operations.
The woman arrested, who had recently been released from prison, raises concerns about the recidivism rate among individuals involved in drug trafficking. The authorities are likely to investigate her connections to other trafficking networks and determine if she was involved in any previous operations.
The Tunisian authorities' efforts to combat drug trafficking are ongoing, with multiple operations conducted in recent months. The dismantling of this international network demonstrates the country's commitment to addressing the issue and its collaboration with neighboring countries to tackle organized crime.
Key points
- Tunisian security forces dismantle international drug trafficking network in Sousse, arrest two suspects.
- Authorities seize large quantities of narcotics, including 1 kilogram of hard cocaine and three pieces of cannabis.
- Investigation is ongoing to apprehend remaining members of the network.
