Tunisian Authorities Seize 2,300 Narcotic Pills in La Goulette

August 01: Authorities in La Goulette port in Tunis arrested two Algerian nationals and seized 2,300 smuggled pills of various narcotics, reported national media. The two were reportedly involved in a smuggling operation importing drugs into Algeria via Tunis. Cross-border drug smuggling between Algeria and Tunisia is rife due to protectionist regulations that drive up the price of pharmaceuticals in Algeria.

Source: PGI Ltd