In the early hours of Tuesday, July 8, police officers in Sala Al Jadida successfully thwarted a drug smuggling operation, seizing 4.9 tons of cannabis resin. According to a security source, the operation took place on the outskirts of Sala Al Jadida and led to the interception of a utility vehicle carrying 122 bundles of cannabis resin, with a total weight of 4 tons and 924 kilograms, intended for international trafficking. Authorities also seized an inflatable boat and a marine engine, while the vehicle's driver managed to flee the scene before police arrived. A specialized judicial police unit has opened a criminal investigation under the supervision of the relevant public prosecutor to determine the full circumstances, identify all parties involved, and uncover the broader motives behind the operation. This seizure reflects the ongoing efforts of the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) to combat international drug and psychotropic substance trafficking.
