The Algerian Ministry of National Defense released operational results on 4 November 2026 for the period spanning 28 October to 3 November 2026. During these missions, joint detachments of the People's National Army arrested 28 drug traffickers. Authorities also intercepted 8 quintals and 44 kilograms of treated cannabis along the border with Morocco.
Expanding Security Operations Nationwide
Security forces seized 75,526 hallucinogenic tablets during operations conducted across various military sectors in Algeria. These items were recovered as part of a wider effort to curb illegal substances circulating within the country.
Separately, military units and security agencies apprehended 119 people for their alleged involvement in organized crime-related activities. These arrests occurred during patrols and targeted missions carried out by the People's National Army to maintain order in the affected zones. The individuals remain in custody as investigations continue into their specific roles within these criminal networks. Authorities identified these suspects as part of the broader administrative reporting on security measures taken between 28 October and 3 November 2026.
Combating Terrorism and Illegal Migration
People's National Army units arrested four individuals accused of providing support to terrorist groups during the reporting period. These operations targeted specific logistics networks used by these organizations within the country.
Coast guards also intervened to prevent illegal migration attempts involving 107 people. These individuals were intercepted while attempting to cross the sea on traditional boats. Security personnel transferred the migrants to local authorities for processing following the maritime patrols. These actions remain part of the broader security measures recorded by the Ministry of National Defense between 28 October and 3 November 2026.
Broader Migration Enforcement Efforts
Military units across Algeria apprehended 296 illegal migrants of various nationalities during the reporting period from 28 October to 3 November 2026. These arrests occurred as part of the nationwide security initiatives carried out by the People's National Army to monitor movement and enforce border regulations. The individuals were taken into custody by security forces for further processing in accordance with national administrative procedures. These figures represent the total count of migrants detained throughout the country during the specified seven-day window.
