Algiers: Algerian authorities have successfully dismantled an international criminal network engaged in smuggling vehicles from Libya to Algeria using fraudulent methods. The operation highlights the ongoing efforts by Algerian law enforcement to combat transnational organized crime.

According to Libyan News Agency, the Algerian police explained in a statement that the vehicles were smuggled from Libya with forged serial numbers on their exterior bodywork. The operation resulted in the arrest of five individuals, aged between 35 and 52, and the recovery of eight vehicles of various brands, two of which were directly linked to the criminal activity.

The network reportedly smuggled vehicles from Libya by falsifying their data and registering them with several municipalities across different Algerian provinces. These vehicles were then resold and transferred to other provinces in an attempt to mislead security services, complicating the efforts of law enforcement to track and dismantle the illicit operations.

The operation underscores the challenges faced by Algerian authorities in their fight against organized crime and highlights the importance of international cooperation in addressing such transnational threats.