Tunisia-National Guard: Arrest of 2,545 wanted people in one week

During the period from December 3 to 9, 2023, the General Directorate of the National Guard in Tunisia conveyed results in the fight against smuggling, illegal migration, and crime across the country:

1. Smuggling:

   • National Guard units thwarted 172 smuggling operations.
   • Seized goods were worth 5.5 million dinars.

2. Illegal Migration:

   • Maritime Guard units foiled 147 attempts at illegal migration.
   • 2,001 migrants were apprehended.
   • 5 individuals implicated in trafficking were arrested.
   • 1 person subject to a wanted notice was apprehended.
   • 9 boats prepared for irregular migration operations were seized.
   • 45 foreign individuals were saved.
   • Recovery of an unknown body was reported.

3. Land Borders:

   • National Guard units foiled 14 attempts of illegal border crossing.
   • Prevented 305 individuals from entering Tunisia illegally.
   • Arrested 34 smugglers involved in these operations.

4. General Crime Operations:

   • Arrested 2,545 wanted persons.
   • Seized 165 vehicles.
   • Arrested 45 individuals involved in drug trafficking.
   • Seized alcoholic beverages worth 530,000 dinars.
   • Arrested 10 individuals linked to this trafficking.