Tunisian authorities capture notorious drug baron in Kairouan after years on the run

According to available information, the arrested individual, who has been evading authorities for over two decades, is wanted on more than 15 search warrants primarily related to leading drug trafficking gangs.

He is accused of supplying drug dealers across the regions of Kairouan, Sidi Bouzid, and Kasserine.

Officials report that the suspect had been moving cautiously to avoid capture, employing dozens of young men to secure his movements and alert him to the presence of security patrols.

The meticulous and covert surveillance efforts by narcotics officers intensified over the past several weeks, as they tracked the suspect’s movements, leading to his eventual capture.

The operation culminated in a well-executed ambush, resulting in the arrest of the suspect. During the raid, authorities seized hundreds of illicit pills and quantities of powders.

Reports indicate that the suspect was involved in grinding the pills and mixing them with cocaine for distribution.

Investigations into the drug lord’s operations are ongoing as authorities seek to dismantle the broader network of accomplices who have been working with him.

The suspect is expected to be referred to the judiciary upon the conclusion of the investigation.

This arrest is part of a broader crackdown on drug trafficking networks in Tunisia, highlighting the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat the growing drug problem.

As investigations continue, authorities are determined to bring to justice those involved in these illegal activities and to curb the spread of narcotics in the country.

The arrest of this notorious figure is seen as a crucial step towards restoring safety and security in regions heavily affected by drug-related crimes.

Tunisian authorities have vowed to intensify their efforts to disrupt the drug trade and ensure that individuals involved in such activities face the full extent of the law.