On October 31, 2026, Tunisian security forces in Sousse successfully apprehended a suspect and seized 30 plates of hashish from a luxury car. According to a source close to the matter, the operation was carried out after a series of field follow-ups and thorough investigations. The suspect, a 24-year-old native of one of the districts of Mahdia, was caught in a well-planned ambush at the intersection of the Riyad neighborhood.

The operation was conducted by security units from southern Sousse, reinforced by intervention units. The suspect was found to be in possession of the hashish plates inside a luxury car he used for his movements. The seized substance is cannabis, also known as "zlatla" in local terminology. The suspect's arrest and the seizure of the hashish plates are a significant blow to drug trafficking networks operating in the region.

The suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed, is being held for further investigation. The public prosecutor's office has been consulted, and the suspect's detention has been authorized. The investigation is ongoing to uncover the suspect's accomplices and the source of the seized hashish. The Tunisian authorities have been working to combat drug trafficking and organized crime in the country.

The region of Sousse has seen a rise in drug-related crimes in recent years. The Tunisian authorities have been working to strengthen their efforts to combat drug trafficking and organized crime. The seizure of the 30 plates of hashish is a significant achievement in this regard. The authorities have urged citizens to cooperate with them in their efforts to combat crime.

The luxury car used by the suspect was seized as part of the operation. The vehicle is believed to have been used for transporting the hashish plates. The suspect's arrest and the seizure of the hashish plates and the luxury car are a significant blow to drug trafficking networks operating in the region.

The Tunisian authorities have not disclosed the estimated value of the seized hashish. However, it is believed to be substantial. The authorities have also not disclosed the suspect's connections to other individuals or networks involved in drug trafficking.

The operation is a testament to the Tunisian authorities' commitment to combating drug trafficking and organized crime. The authorities have vowed to continue their efforts to rid the country of these scourges. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to be released as they become available.

Key points

  • The Tunisian authorities arrested a suspect and seized 30 plates of hashish from a luxury car in Sousse on October 31, 2026.
  • The suspect, a 24-year-old native of one of the districts of Mahdia, was caught in a well-planned ambush.
  • The investigation is ongoing to uncover the suspect's accomplices and the source of the seized hashish.

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