In a significant crackdown on narcotics, Tunisian National Guard units seized 110 packets of cannabis, 3 kilograms of cocaine, and 25,000 narcotic pills in September. Additionally, they confiscated 338 pieces of cannabis of various sizes. These seizures were part of the National Guard's ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and organized crime.
The National Guard also arrested 1,515 individuals in September, including 52 people who were wanted by the authorities on various charges. One of the arrested individuals was a fugitive who had escaped from prison during the 2011 revolution and had a 30-year prison sentence for drug trafficking. The authorities have been working to strengthen their efforts to combat drug-related crimes.
The seizures and arrests were made as part of the National Guard's efforts to disrupt and dismantle organized crime networks. The authorities have noted that drug-related crimes are evolving and becoming more sophisticated, with criminals using modern communication technologies to facilitate their activities.
In response to the growing threat of drug trafficking, Tunisia is planning to revise its 1992 law on narcotics. The revision aims to develop new tools to combat smuggling and dismantle organized crime networks. The authorities believe that the new law will help them stay ahead of the traffickers and their use of modern communication technologies.
The Ministry of Family, Women, Childhood, and Elderly Affairs has launched a national communication program to raise awareness about the risks of narcotics. The program, which started in September, aims to educate the public, particularly young people, about the dangers of narcotics and the importance of preventing their use.
The program is being implemented in collaboration with other ministries, public media institutions, and partner organizations. The authorities believe that a multi-faceted approach is needed to combat the narcotics problem, and that awareness-raising and education are key components of this approach.
The Tunisian authorities have been working to strengthen their efforts to combat drug trafficking and organized crime. The seizures and arrests made in September demonstrate the authorities' commitment to disrupting and dismantling crime networks. The revision of the law on narcotics and the launch of the awareness-raising program are also important steps in this effort.
Key points
- Tunisian authorities seized 110 packets of cannabis, 3kg of cocaine, and 25,000 narcotic pills in September.
- The authorities arrested 1,515 individuals in September, including 52 people who were wanted by the authorities on various charges.
- Tunisia is planning to revise its 1992 law on narcotics to develop new tools to combat smuggling and dismantle organized crime networks.
