Tunisian President Kais Saied on Tuesday emphasised the need to combat all forms of crime, with a particular focus on drug trafficking, according to a statement from the Tunisian presidency.
Mr Saied made the remarks during a meeting with Interior Minister Khaled Nouri and Secretary of State for National Security Sofiene Bessadok in the capital, Tunis, adding that those who threaten the security of Tunisia also undermine the safety of society.
The Tunisian government has taken a strong stance against drug trafficking.
Recent nationwide operations have led to the arrest of hundreds of suspects involved in narcotics trafficking.
Tunisian National Radio reported earlier on Monday that customs authorities have seized 122,500 narcotic pills, over 113 kilogrammes of cannabis, and 13 kilogrammes of cocaine since the beginning of 2025.
Spokesperson for the General Directorate of Customs, Chokri Al-Jabri, highlighted several recent anti-drug operations at air, land, and sea borders, which have resulted in the interception of substantial drug shipments.
(NAN)
