Algerian National People's Army (ANP) units have intercepted a significant shipment of processed cannabis resin, known locally as 'kif traité'. The operation, conducted by border guards in the Tlemcen province near the Moroccan border, resulted in the seizure of approximately 1.4 metric tons (14 quintals) of the drug.
The seizure occurred on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, according to a statement from the Algerian Ministry of National Defense. The drugs were discovered and confiscated during a security and control operation in the border area.
This major bust is part of ongoing efforts by Algerian security forces to combat drug trafficking networks operating across the country's borders. The ANP has intensified its counter-narcotics operations, leading to several large seizures in recent months.
The processed cannabis resin, with an estimated street value in the millions, was reportedly destined for the domestic market. No arrests were mentioned in the initial defense ministry report regarding this specific interception.
