TUNIS, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- Tunisian security forces have dismantled a drug trafficking network active in Sousse and Kairouan provinces, arresting three individuals, the Tunisian National Guard said Friday on its Facebook page.

One of the arrestees had been wanted on various charges, it said, adding the forces have also seized 700 grams of cocaine, a sum of money from drug trafficking, mobile phones and cars used for transportation.

Upon reviewing the case, the public prosecution authorized their detention pending investigations.

The Tunisian National Guard called on all citizens to cooperate with the security services by reporting any suspicious information or movements.

The Tunisian government has taken a strong stance against drug trafficking, arresting hundreds of individuals involved in the crime during recent nationwide operations. Enditem

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