The mobile customs brigade of El Oued, working alongside the People's National Army, successfully intercepted drug smuggling operations in two separate actions, resulting in the seizure of 27,148 psychotropic pills and the arrest of three individuals. The first operation involved the search of a car carrier truck, where 14,190 pills were found hidden inside the spare tire. In the second operation, authorities intercepted an Atos vehicle, discovering 12,958 pills and arresting two people. Following the conclusion of all legal procedures, the detainees were presented before the competent public prosecutor.