Tunisia - Cannabis and other drugs

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Tunisia – Sousse : Arrest of a Cannabis dealer



By LM | 4 hours ago June 13, 2024

A patrol affiliated with public security units at the National Guard post in Kalaat al-Sughra, in the Sousse National Guard district, was able to arrest a person wanted by various security units and judicial structures for his involvement in cases of common law, and seized from her pieces of different sizes of cannabis and a sum of money from the proceeds of the promotion.

The necessary legal measures have been taken, according to the General Administration of the National Guard.

Tunisie – Sousse : Arrestation d’un dealer de Cannabis - Tunisie

Une patrouille affiliée aux unités de sécurité publique au poste de la garde nationale à Kalaat al-Sughra, dans le district de la garde nationale de

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Tunisia – Sfax : Seizure of 2,800 ecstasy tablets and 160 grams of cocaine




By LM | June 14, 2024 at 8:07 p.m.

A patrol from the Customs Guard Division in Sfax was able to intercept a car registered in Tunisia with two Tunisians on board. During his inspection, a quantity of narcotic tablets of the “Ecstasy” type was found, estimated at 2,800 units, as well as 160 grams of cocaine hidden inside the car.

A seizure report was drawn up for this purpose, and the total value of the seized goods was estimated at 330 thousand dinars, taking into account the value of the car, according to what is indicated in a report published by the general directorate of customs. In consultation with the public prosecutor, he authorized the referral of the file to the competent security services for further investigations.

Tunisie – Sfax : Saisie de 2800 comprimés d’ecstasy et 160 grammes de cocaïne - Tunisie

Une patrouille relevant de la Division de la Garde douanière à Sfax a pu intercepter une voiture immatriculée en Tunisie avec à son bord deux Tunisiens.

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Tunisia – He used girls as “mules” to bring heroin into their bellies

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By LM | May 14, 2024 at 7:26 p.m.

The executives and agents of the Anti-Narcotics Sub-Directorate, of the Judicial Police Directorate, were able to dismantle an international network active in the field of smuggling and promotion of narcotic substances, where the main suspect, who has a criminal record in this area, works to lure girls to send them to one of the countries to import large quantities of heroin, which they ingest before boarding a plane back home.

The individual in question was arrested with one of the young girls at Tunis-Carthage airport, who had brought 10 large capsules of heroin weighing approximately 500 grams, after having covered all her travel expenses, with the participation of his brother, who works in a travel agency in the capital.

After examination, the public prosecutor authorized the detention of the two brothers and the young girl for “crimes related to drugs and money laundering” and the continuation of the research, according to the general directorate of national security.

Tunisie – Il utilisait des filles comme « mules » pour ramener dans leurs ventres de l’héroïne - Tunisie

Les cadres et agents de la Sous-direction de lutte contre les stupéfiants, de la Direction de la Police Judiciaire, ont pu démanteler un réseau

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Tunisia – Arrest of rapper “Mouka”

By LM | June 18, 2024 at 9:07 p.m.

The prosecution at the court of first instance of Tunis authorized agents of the Marsa judicial police division to arrest the rapper nicknamed “Mouka” on suspicion of “possession of narcotics with a view to consuming them, and possession and possession of 'a narcotic substance'

.Available data indicates that information was received by agents of the Marsa National Security District indicating that the rapper was suspected of having transformed the house in which he lived into a place of drug consumption, after further investigations and in coordination with the public prosecutor at the court of first instance of Tunis, units of the Marsa district searched the rapper's house, where he was surprised inside, in the company of another person.

Secondly, after a search of the premises, a quantity of drugs was seized.

After consulting the public prosecutor, he authorized the continued detention of the rapper pending the remainder of the investigation.

Tunisie – Arrestation du rappeur « Mouka » - Tunisie

Le parquet près le tribunal de première instance de Tunis a autorisé les agents de la division de police judiciaire de la Marsa à arrêter le rappeur

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Tunisia - Nabeul : Seizure of 532 marijuana plants in Menzel Temime ​

By R
| 19 juin 2024



National Guard units raided a home of suspects implicated in drug trafficking and who are the subject of search notices by security units.

A sum of money, 532 marijuana plants and seeds from these plants were seized during this operation.

Tunisia-Nabeul: Seizure of 532 marijuana plants in Menzel Temime - Tunisia News

PartagezTweetezPartagez+10 PartagesNational Guard units raided a home of suspects implicated in drug trafficking and who are the subject of search notices by security units. A sum of money, 532 marijuana plants and seeds from these plants were seized during this operation...

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Tunisia – Carthage : Dismantling of a drug trafficking network



By LM | June 21, 2024

The General Administration of National Security announced that, as part of the fight against crimes of all kinds and anything that could harm public security and the arrest and bringing to justice of those involved in various crimes, the units of the Carthage Judicial Police Division, the Tourist Security Division, the Public Roads Division and the National Security stations of El Kram el-Gharbi, Carthage-Byrsa and La Goulette, were able to: dismantle a drug trafficking network.

After coordination with the representative of the Public Prosecutor's Office, 3 suspects were arrested, one of whom was the subject of a wanted notice for the benefit of a judicial authority for drug trafficking and had been sentenced to 6 years in prison. 3,489 dinars were seized from the proceeds of drug promotion, as well as approximately 101.5 grams of cocaine, and 13 pieces of marijuana of different sizes, an electronic scale, cutting tools, rolling papers and small plastic bags prepared for the sale of narcotic substances.

By reviewing the prosecution at the Tunis 1 court, he authorized the maintenance of all parties and the inclusion of a fourth person in the search.

Tunisie – Carthage : Démantèlement d’un réseau de trafic de drogue - Tunisie

L'Administration Générale de la Sûreté Nationale a annoncé que, dans le cadre de la lutte contre les délits de toute nature et tout ce qui pourrait nuire

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Arrest of drug trafficker in Moknine with 8,270 tablets in his possession​

By R
| 25 juin 2024



The services of the Ministry of the Interior reported the detention of a drug trafficker in Moknine, in the governorate of Monastir, with 8,270 “Barkizol” type drug tablets in his possession.

In a statement released on Tuesday, police stated that agents from the judicial brigade and the Moknine national security station had obtained information indicating that a person had a large quantity of drug tablets.

The required field investigations were carried out and the authorities went to the suspect’s home, where he was arrested after coordination with the Monastir public prosecutor.

The public prosecutor ordered the arrest of the suspect for “drug trafficking and preparing a place for the consumption and sale of narcotic substances”.

Investigations are continuing to further probe the matter.

Arrest of drug trafficker in Moknine with 8,270 tablets in his possession - Tunisia News

PartagezTweetezPartagez+10 PartagesThe services of the Ministry of the Interior reported the detention of a drug trafficker in Moknine, in the governorate of Monastir, with 8,270 “Barkizol” type drug tablets in his possession. In a statement released on Tuesday, police stated that agents from...

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Tunisia – Ben Guerdene : Dismantling of a drug trafficking network



By LM | June 28, 2024 at 8:57 p.m.

Security units in the town of Ben Guerdane were able to dismantle a network specializing in drug trafficking, where two people were arrested while a third is still on the run.

A security source told the press that around 20 plates of “Zatla” cannabis were seized and that after examination by the Public Prosecutor's Office, the National Guard search team was ordered to withhold the detained and continue research.

Tunisie – Ben Guerdene : Démantèlement d’un réseau de trafic de drogue - Tunisie

Les unités sécuritaires de la ville de Ben Guerdane ont pu démanteler un réseau spécialisé dans le trafic de drogue, où deux personnes ont été arrêtées

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Tunisia – Arrests and drug seizures in security campaign in Marsa - Gammarth area​

By R
| 10 juillet 2024



Security units, in coordination with the Al Gorjani Judicial Police Directorate, were able to confiscate considerable quantities of cannabis and cocaine following an extensive security campaign organized today near tourist institutions, clubs and nightclubs in Marsa, Gammarth and Bhar Lazrag.

The available data reveals that, under the supervision of the Public Prosecutor at the Court of First Instance of Tunis, the security units affiliated with the Directorate of the Judicial Police of Al-Gorjani, in coordination with the units of the National Security district of Carthage, organized a targeted and expanded security campaign. This campaign started today, Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at five a.m., targeting the surroundings of tourist institutions, lounges, and nightclubs in Marsa, Gammarth, and Bhar Lazrag.

More than ten people were apprehended, in addition to dozens of marijuana plates and more than a pound of cocaine seized.

Tunisia – Arrests and drug seizures in security campaign in Marsa-Gammarth area - Tunisia News

PartagezTweetezPartagez+10 PartagesSecurity units, in coordination with the Al Gorjani Judicial Police Directorate, were able to confiscate considerable quantities of cannabis and cocaine following an extensive security campaign organized today near tourist institutions, clubs and nightclubs in...

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Tunisia – Ministry of the Interior: Dismantling of a large drug trafficking network



By LM | July 11, 2024 at 11:51 p.m.

The Interior Ministry said in a report that 11 people were arrested (including two security guards at a major amusement park in the capital), along with 26 plates of cannabis and a number of pieces of "zatla » (packaged in cellophane ready for sale) were seized, as well as approximately 500 grams of cocaine, a certain number of narcotic tablets, two electronic scales, a sum of money amounting to 75 thousand dinars, a bank checkbook, 5 cars and a large quantity of luxury jewelry and watches.

This seizure comes as part of the fight against the phenomenon of drug trafficking near tourist establishments and nightclubs, and thanks to executives and agents of the Drug Control Sub-Department of the Judicial Police Directorate in Al-Gorjani , carrying out on Wednesday July 10, 2024, a series of searches against members of a network specializing in drug trafficking of all kinds, particularly in the northern suburbs of the capital (Marsa, Gammarth), in coordination with the Public Prosecutor's Office. Court of First Instance of Tunis.

Tunisie – Ministère de l’intérieur : Démantèlement d’un large réseau de trafic de drogues - Tunisie

Le ministère de l'Intérieur a rapporté dans un rapport que 11 personnes ont été arrêtées (dont deux agents de sécurité dans un grand parc d'attractions de

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Tunisia - Sousse : Seizure of 2 kg of cocaine​

By R
| 15 juillet 2024



The General Directorate of National Security reported that the Judicial Police in Sousse confiscated two kilograms of cocaine from a person of foreign nationality (a neighbouring country).

A sum of 8 thousand dinars, 03 narcotic tablets and three passports were also seized in the same operation.

Tunisia-Sousse: Seizure of 2 kg of cocaine - Tunisia News

PartagezTweetezPartagez+10 PartagesThe General Directorate of National Security reported that the Judicial Police in Sousse confiscated two kilograms of cocaine from a person of foreign nationality (a neighbouring country). A sum of 8 thousand dinars, 03 narcotic tablets and three passports were...

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Tunisia : Security forces in Sousse strike hard against drug trafficking



By balkis | July 15, 2024 at 10:25 p.m.

National security teams in Sousse made a major drug seizure by capturing an individual of foreign nationality in possession of more than 2 kg of cocaine.

Following information received on the activities of this individual, units of the Sousse judicial police and the Sousse emergency police, in coordination with the public prosecutor, searched his home, also discovering 8,000 dinars, three passports and three tablets. drug.

The individual was taken into police custody, and an investigation is underway to apprehend his accomplices.

This successful operation highlights the remarkable work of the security teams in Sousse, who continue to fight effectively against drug trafficking, thus ensuring the security and tranquility of citizens.

Their determination and vigilance are key elements in protecting society against criminal activities.

Tunisie : Les forces de sécurité de Sousse frappent fort contre le trafic de drogue - Tunisie

Les équipes de sécurité nationale de Sousse ont réalisé une importante saisie de drogue en capturant un individu de nationalité étrangère en possession de

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Ras Jedir : A Libyan woman and her daughter stashed 4 kilos of cocaine



By Souleymane Loum | July 17, 2024 at 6:51 p.m.

Security units at the Ras Jedir border post cornered a Libyan woman and her daughter this Wednesday, July 17, who were hiding 4 kilos of cocaine, reports Mosaïque FM. The two suspects were arrested just before entering Tunisian soil...

A Customs source said that the lady behind the wheel was strangely agitated, which alerted the agents. By examining his car, the sleuths uncovered the drugs hidden in the structure of the vehicle.

The suspect and her daughter, betrayed by their emotions, were placed under arrest on instructions from the Public Prosecutor's Office. A customs, security and judicial investigation has been launched to identify all the branches of this affair.

Ras Jedir : Une Libyenne et sa fille planquaient 4 kilos de cocaïne - Tunisie

Les unités sécuritaires au poste frontalier de Ras Jedir ont coincé ce mercredi 17 juillet une Libyenne et sa fille qui dissimulaient 4 kilos de cocaïne,

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Tunisia – Ettadhamen : Arrest of a drug dealer sentenced to 21 years in prison



By LM | 02 Aug 2024 at 20:34

The Research and Inspection Brigade of the Ettadhamen National Guard district (Ariana province) was able to arrest a dangerous element wanted by the courts and the subject of 12 wanted notices.

The individual was sentenced to more than 21 years in prison and is involved in drug trafficking cases.

He was caught in possession of a quantity of cannabis and a sum of money. His residence was also searched, where half a plate of cannabis was found.

The necessary legal measures were taken, and he was arrested after consulting the Ariana public prosecutor's office.

Tunisie – Ettadhamen : Arrestation d’un dealer de drogue condamné à 21 ans de prison - Tunisie

La Brigade de Recherche et d'Inspection du district de la Garde Nationale d’Ettadhamen (province de l'Ariana) a pu arrêter un élément dangereux recherché

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Slim Chiboub's son arrested for drug possession



By balkis | 03 Aug 2024 at 15:04

The investigating judge of the Tunis Court of First Instance has issued a warrant for the arrest of Slim Chiboub's son on suspicion of drug possession for consumption and distribution, according to MosaiqueFm. This decision comes as part of an investigation conducted by the judicial division for the fight against terrorism.

It is important to recall that the judicial division for the fight against terrorism had issued a press release stating that, pursuant to a letter rogatory issued by the investigating judge of the division, agents of a security unit searched Slim Chiboub's home. During this search, sums of money in local and foreign currencies, as well as a quantity of drugs and an electronic scale were seized. These elements were confirmed in a press release published a few weeks ago by the public prosecutor's office of the judicial division for the fight against terrorism.

Arrestation du fils de Slim Chiboub pour possession de drogue - Tunisie

Le juge d'instruction du tribunal de première instance de Tunis a émis un mandat de dépôt à l'encontre du fils de Slim Chiboub pour suspicion de

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Ministry of the Interior : Seizure of more than 40 cannabis wafers​

By R
| 5 août 2024



Based on information received by executives and agents within the direction of the judicial police of El Gorjani regarding the involvement of a person in a drug trafficking network between the governorates of Ben Arous and Bizerte, it was decided to prioritize this case, announced the Ministry of the Interior in an official press release.

An individual, along with his wife, was apprehended at the Sidi Thabet toll station. The competent units managed to seize 3 strips of cannabis and a sum of money estimated at 85,270 dinars, derived from the proceeds of the sale, hidden in their vehicle.

During the search of their house, carried out after consultation with the prosecution, 39 additional strips of the same drug were found.

Ministry of the Interior: Seizure of more than 40 cannabis wafers - Tunisia News

PartagezTweetezPartagez+10 Partages Based on information received by executives and agents within the direction of the judicial police of El Gorjani regarding the involvement of a person in a drug trafficking network between the governorates of Ben Arous and Bizerte, it was decided to prioritize...

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Tunisia – Msaken toll station: Seizure of five cannabis plaques



By LM | 06 August 2024 at 19:27

The Sousse Regional Anti-Narcotics Brigade was able, after a deployment on the ground at the A1 motorway toll station in Msaken, and in coordination with the Sousse Public Prosecutor's Office, to arrest two people in a car and seize 5 cannabis plaques that they intended to transport to the city of El Jem to resell.

After authorization from the Sousse Public Prosecutor's Office, the two individuals were kept in police custody and the search continues.

Tunisie – Station de péage de Msaken : Saisie de cinq plaques de cannabis - Tunisie

La Brigade Régionale Anti-Stupéfiants de Sousse a pu, après un déploiement sur le terrain au niveau de la station de péage de l’autoroute A1, de Msaken,

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Tunisia – Hammamet: Seizure of narcotic tablets and arrest of 3 people including young girl​

By R
| 8 août 2024



The general prosecutor’s office of Nabeul authorized the arrest of 3 individuals, including a young girl, because they were selling narcotics in the Hammamet region, in the governorate of Nabeul, after the seizure of more than 1,200 narcotics in their possession.

This measure comes after precise information was transmitted to security units affiliated with the National Security station in Hammamet, revealing that a person had several narcotic pills prepared for sale. She was apprehended in the city in possession of 520 narcotic pills. Following a search of his house by the aforementioned security units, accompanied by the Hammamet judicial police brigade, after coordination with the prosecution, two people were arrested at his home, including a young girl. A search of the house revealed 680 narcotics tablets, and prescriptions in the girl’s home.

Tunisia – Hammamet: Seizure of narcotic tablets and arrest of 3 people including young girl - Tunisia News

PartagezTweetezPartagez+10 PartagesThe general prosecutor’s office of Nabeul authorized the arrest of 3 individuals, including a young girl, because they were selling narcotics in the Hammamet region, in the governorate of Nabeul, after the seizure of more than 1,200 narcotics in their...

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Tunisia – Monastir : Drug trafficking network dismantled



By LM | 14 August 2024 at 20:41

The Monastir prosecutor’s office has authorized the detention of 6 people for “possession for the purpose of consuming and for the purpose of trading a substance suspected of being a narcotic”.

This comes after the security units of the Djamel security zone had access to information indicating the involvement of two people of nationality from one of the neighboring countries in the field of drug trafficking in the Benbla region of Monastir.

After carrying out a series of investigations on the ground, the security units went to the suspects’ homes, after coordination with the prosecutor’s office, where the suspect was arrested, accompanied by 6 people.

A quantity of cocaine, 9 packets of the same drug, a piece of cannabis, a sum of money in Tunisian currency and in the currency of the neighboring country, a thermal telescope, an electronic scale and 3 narcotic tablets were seized in the car of one of these people.

Tunisie – Monastir : Démantèlement d’un réseau de trafic de drogues - Tunisie

Le parquet de Monastir a autorisé la détention de 6 personnes pour « détention en vue de consommer et en vue de faire commerce d’une substance suspectée

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Customs - Ras Jedir : Seizure of 10 hunting rifles and 10.7 kg of Cocaine​

By R
| 19 août 2024



As part of continuing efforts to fight smuggling throughout the national territory, customs at the Ras Jedir border post managed to seize 10 hunting rifles and 10.7 kg of cocaine on board a car belonging to a passenger of Tunisian nationality. A report was drawn up to this effect.

Customs-Ras Jedir: Seizure of 10 hunting rifles and 10.7 kg of Cocaine - Tunisia News

PartagezTweetezPartagez+10 PartagesAs part of continuing efforts to fight smuggling throughout the national territory, customs at the Ras Jedir border post managed to seize 10 hunting rifles and 10.7 kg of cocaine on board a car belonging to a passenger of Tunisian nationality. A report was...

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