The Public Prosecutor at the Algiers Judicial Council ordered an immediate and full investigation on Thursday, 22 October 2026. Officials launched the probe following the circulation of social media videos depicting individuals in trucks dumping food and vegetables. These recordings show the subjects discarding produce in an alleged attempt to manipulate market prices. The investigation was prompted by social media videos showing individuals in trucks dumping food and vegetables to manipulate prices. Authorities have initiated the inquiry to determine the identity of the individuals involved and to assess the impact of these actions on local food supplies. The investigation aims to uncover the circumstances surrounding the reported dumping activities across the city. Legal proceedings remain active as the Algiers Judicial Council reviews the evidence presented in the online footage.
Security Services Lead Investigation
Security services are conducting the investigation under the direct supervision of the National Center for Combating Organized Crime. The investigation is being conducted by security services under the supervision of the National Center for Combating Organized Crime. Personnel from these specialized units have begun examining the footage circulated on social media to establish a timeline of events and verify the locations where the food dumping occurred. These officers operate under the mandate provided by the Public Prosecutor at the Algiers Judicial Council to ensure that all evidence is collected in accordance with judicial standards.
Investigators aim to identify the individuals responsible for these specific acts of waste. The investigation aims to identify those responsible for the acts, uncover the networks behind them, and track supply and storage chains. The scope of the inquiry extends to uncovering the broader networks that may be behind these activities to determine if the actions were coordinated. Official efforts include tracking the supply and storage chains used by the parties involved to move produce throughout the city. By analyzing these logistics, the National Center for Combating Organized Crime intends to assess whether the dumping of food and vegetables was intended to influence market conditions. The security services remain tasked with documenting the movement of goods from wholesale markets to the sites where the produce was discarded.
The National Center for Combating Organized Crime is currently prioritizing the collection of digital evidence. By focusing on the metadata associated with the social media videos, the specialized units seek to pinpoint the exact time and geography of the incidents. This technical approach complements the physical surveillance of supply chains. The investigators are cross-referencing the truck sightings with known transport routes that connect wholesale agricultural hubs to the specific areas where the dumping was documented. As the probe continues, the National Center for Combating Organized Crime will evaluate the potential for criminal charges related to market manipulation. The Public Prosecutor at the Algiers Judicial Council maintains oversight of these procedural steps, ensuring that the investigation into the waste of food and vegetables adheres to the established legal framework for economic crimes. All findings will be compiled into a report for the judicial authorities to determine the next steps in the prosecution process.
