Large-scale destruction of confiscated drugs in Chlef

On Thursday, November 12, a national operation to destroy large quantities of narcotics and psychotropic substances took place in the wilaya of Chlef. The process was overseen by the national commission in charge, in the presence of judicial, civilian, and security authorities. The seized materials, recovered by the National People's Army, the Gendarmerie, the National Police, and customs services, included nearly 10 tons of cannabis, over one ton of hard drugs, and more than 33 million psychotropic pills. The total financial value of the confiscated items is estimated at over 52.9 billion Algerian dinars. This marks the sixth such operation since 2023, highlighting the ongoing national efforts to combat drug trafficking and protect the country's social and economic stability.