Algerian security forces have reported a significant increase in drug seizures over the past year, intercepting large quantities of cannabis resin and other narcotics. Officials frequently describe drug trafficking as a major threat to national security and societal stability.
The term "Makhzen" is historically associated with the Moroccan monarchy and its governing elite. Algerian officials have, in the past, accused external actors of using drug trafficking to destabilize the country, though such claims are often part of a broader diplomatic tension between Algeria and Morocco.
There is no verifiable evidence from official or international bodies to support an alleged "chemical invasion" or a state-sponsored project of invasion by drug trafficking. The narrative appears primarily in partisan media and is not substantiated by independent reporting or law enforcement data.
Algeria continues to bolster border security and cooperate on some levels with international partners to combat drug smuggling, which remains a persistent challenge across the Sahel and North African region.
