Algeria locks drug lords in Sahara prison
Algerian authorities have decided to convert a military barracks in the Tindouf desert region into a high-security prison designated for major drug traffickers and dealers. This move comes after the seizure of over 10.5 million narcotic tablets, 33 kilograms of cocaine, and the arrest of 27 individuals involved in an organized network. Additionally, the presidency issued a statement announcing the establishment of a specialized security agency to combat drugs, following international best practices, as part of its efforts to reduce drug proliferation within the country. This decision was made following a meeting of the High Security Council, coinciding with investigative findings related to the fires in eastern and central Algeria. It was emphasized that the execution of death sentences for those responsible for the fires should be implemented, ending a moratorium on executions that has been in place since 1993.
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