Tlemcen Airport..5 old-made automatic pistols seized – New Algeria

Agents of the Main Inspectorate for examining passengers at Messali El Haj Airport in Tlemcen, affiliated with the Departments Inspectorate, were thwarted Customs In Tlemcen, an attempt was made to smuggle 05 old-fashioned traditional automatic pistols that were hidden inside the personal luggage of a traveler, during the processing of a flight coming from the French city of Lille, according to a statement by the General Directorate of Customs.

The same source added, “The goods were seized and the violator was referred to the competent judicial authorities to complete the legal procedures.”

For reference, this operation reflects the constant vigilance of customs agents recruited at the border crossing level, and their continuous endeavor to protect artistic masterpieces and national and international cultural heritage from operations. Smuggling.

In a separate operation, agents of the multi-tasking squad in Basbdo, affiliated with the Customs Departments Inspectorate in Tlemcen, were able to seize 4,175 foreign-made pregabalin 300 mg hallucinogenic tablets. The quantity was found inside a black bag hidden by the side of the road, after it attracted the attention of the agents during a reconnaissance patrol within the jurisdiction.

The prohibited substance was seized and the competent judicial authorities were notified to complete the legal procedures and open an investigation into the case.