As part of ongoing law enforcement efforts to curb crime and misdemeanors in Tizi Ouzou, police departments brought 138 individuals before the public prosecutor last May, according to an official security report.
Breaking down the figures, the judicial police section detailed that regarding offenses against individuals—such as willful assault and battery, threats, and verbal abuse—competent police units handled 119 cases involving 126 suspects. Among these, 16 were presented to the prosecutor, resulting in 3 being placed in pre-trial detention, 10 placed under judicial supervision, and the remaining 3 issued summonses to appear in court.
Furthermore, these law enforcement branches investigated and forwarded 110 judicial files to the prosecutor’s office. Concerning property crimes and infractions, including property damage, petty theft, and vandalism, the same departments managed 60 cases involving 67 suspects. Out of these, 34 were brought before the prosecutor, leading to 10 being remanded in custody, 6 receiving court summonses, and 18 placed under judicial supervision.
Additionally, police units prepared and transferred 33 judicial cases to the court system. When it comes to offenses against public order—such as public intoxication, driving under the influence, and contempt of public officials—199 cases were processed during the period, involving 244 suspects. Among them, 27 were brought before the prosecutor, with 6 placed in pre-trial detention, 8 issued summonses, and 13 placed under judicial supervision.
The same law enforcement agencies finalized and referred 217 judicial briefs to the courts. The security report also highlights that “within the framework of tackling urban crime, 57 targeted sweep operations were launched during the period, focusing on 411 distinct locations where 1,781 individuals underwent identity checks. Among them, 61 were brought before the prosecutor for various infractions: 14 for carrying prohibited weapons, 17 for possession of narcotics and psychotropic substances, 16 who were wanted fugitives, 1 for illegal residency, and 13 for other offenses.”
In terms of public safety, the report notes that traffic units recorded 56 road accidents, which resulted in 72 injuries and 3 fatalities. During the same month, traffic police ordered 100 vehicle impoundments, issued 5,133 traffic fines, and conducted 830 checks and interventions. “Moreover,” the document points out, “33,370 awareness-raising initiatives were carried out on the ground targeting road users.”
Finally, regarding general administrative policing and the monitoring of regulated commercial activities, the specialized police unit inspected 727 businesses, logged 109 infractions, and executed 36 administrative closure and reopening orders issued by provincial authorities.
Compounding these actions were the drafting of 109 administrative and judicial files, alongside 78 field inspection operations followed by corresponding administrative measures.