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ANP operations: Significant crackdown on terrorism and smuggling

The People's National Army (ANP) released its operational report for the period of October 7-13, 2026, highlighting significant successes in maintaining national security. Seven individuals linked to terrorist support networks were captured. In the fight against drug trafficking, 47 suspects were apprehended, with authorities seizing over 482 kilograms of cannabis originating from the Moroccan border and 368,937 psychotropic tablets. Regarding illegal gold mining, security forces arrested 385 people in southern regions and confiscated various mining equipment and vehicles; three armed prospectors were neutralized in the 3rd Military Region. Additionally, the Coast Guard thwarted illegal migration attempts involving 291 people, while 592 foreign nationals were arrested for illegal entry. Other operations resulted in the seizure of fuel and hunting rifles across the country.