As part of the national efforts to combat organized crime and prevent subversive plots that could threaten the country’s security and stability, Tunisian security units have succeeded in dismantling two international criminal networks active in several illicit domains.
According to a press release, the National Unit for Investigation into Terrorist Crimes, Organized Crimes, and Violations of the Territorial Integrity of the Nation, under the General Directorate of Specialized Services of the National Security, managed to uncover and dismantle these two networks following thorough intelligence work and high-precision technical and field surveillance, conducted in coordination with the specialized directorates.
The two networks were active in drug trafficking, money laundering, extortion, and ordered assassinations, the same source notes.
After the investigations were opened, in direct coordination with the Public Prosecutor, the concerned units were able to identify, arrest, and detain the majority of the leaders and members of the two criminal networks. In total, 25 people were arrested.
The operations also led to the seizure of a significant number of cars, motorcycles, and luxury pleasure boats, suspected of originating from the illicit activities carried out by the networks both domestically and abroad.
The security forces also seized a quantity of narcotics as well as substantial sums of money.
The investigation continues to determine the full extent of the ramifications of this case and to identify any potential additional accomplices.
