The People's National Army (PNA) apprehended two individuals in Oran, the largest city in western Algeria, over suspicions of "backing terrorist groups," the Algerian defense ministry revealed on Wednesday.
Simultaneously, a military patrol uncovered an extremists' hideout in Bouira, situated in the east of the capital.
According to the ministry, these operations, conducted between January 10-16, 2024, underscore the "professionalism, vigilance, and permanent availability" of the Armed Forces across the national territory.
The ministry lauded the efforts to "fight organized crime and the scourge of drug trafficking" in the country.
