Major drug seizure: Over 700kg of cannabis recovered in Béchar

The Algerian People's National Army and Customs services have successfully intercepted 707.45 kilograms of treated cannabis during a joint operation in the Béchar military sector. According to a statement from the Ministry of National Defense released following the operation on November 2, 2026, the mission is part of ongoing efforts to secure national borders and combat organized crime and drug trafficking. The ministry highlighted that this result confirms the continued readiness and alertness of security units to protect the safety of citizens.