The entry of 572.5 kg of cannabis is historic and exceptional

Colonel-Major Chokri Jabri, spokesperson for the Directorate General of Customs and Director of Customs Guard, described the seizure of 572.5 kilograms of cannabis resin at the port of Radès d ‘” Historical and exceptional operation “, During his visit to Jawhara FM on September 30, 2025.

He explained that the case started with X -ray control of a trailer for a customs clearance store. The scanning agent noticed suspicious anomalies in the lower part of the vehicle. After verification by the specialized unit, a secret, carefully converted compartment was discovered and contained more than 5,300 drug pads.

« It is a major success “Said Chokri Jabri, who salutes the vigilance of the agent and the efficiency of the control system. “” The quantity seized is unprecedented in Tunisia and testifies to the sophistication of traffickers “He said at the microphone of Hatem Ben Amara.

The manager said that the investigation continues under the supervision of the prosecution, in coordination with the national security units, in order to identify the parties involved and to dismantle the network behind this operation. He recalled that Tunisian customs scans 100 % of trailers and containers, which regularly allows cargoes of prohibited or not declared goods to be uncovered.

According to him, despite the modernity of the equipment, ” No customs in the world can intercept all attempts, but the vigilance and rigor of Tunisian agents make it possible to thwart operations which could have flooded the local market and threaten youth ».

Chokri Jabri has finally stressed that this seizure is added to other major operations carried out in recent months, such as the discovery of more than 43 kilos of cocaine in Sfax, or even seizures of tens of kilos of drugs in different points of the territory. “” These are successes that honor customs teams and strengthen our determination to protect Tunisian society “, He concluded.

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