Minister of Culture and Arts, Malika Bendouda, has commended the efforts of the national security services in Mila following the successful recovery of 2,357 historical and archaeological items. The operation, led by the Search and Intervention Brigade in the municipality of Chelghoum Laïd, effectively disrupted illicit trafficking of national cultural property. The Minister praised the vigilance and professionalism displayed by the officers involved. Bendouda emphasized that protecting Algeria's cultural heritage requires ongoing coordination between her ministry and the General Directorate of National Security. She highlighted that safeguarding these physical remnants of the nation's history is a collective duty aimed at preserving the country's cultural identity for future generations.