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Algeria Steps Up Crackdown on Drug Trafficking
Algeria has focused on strengthening its efforts to combat drug addiction, launching new measures that include offering rewards and incentives to informers reporting suspects, with the aim of speeding up the detection of drug traffickers and halting their activities. This comes after a tragic incident that resulted in the death of 28 people when a bus driver was under the influence of drugs, prompting authorities to intensify screening campaigns on drivers, especially in transportation, through alcohol and drug tests, and arresting those who test positive. Additionally, the law was amended in July 2025 to require job applicants to submit certificates proving they are drug-free, along with conducting regular tests for students and trainees to curb substance abuse. The procedures also include confiscating drugs and detaining suspects, along with implementing an intensive field plan to monitor drivers and reduce traffic accidents related to drugs and alcohol.
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