An expanded meeting was held yesterday at the headquarters of the General Directorate of Central Support, chaired by the Acting Minister of the Interior, Major General Emad Trabelsi, and attended by the Security Directors and their Deputies from the western and central regions, as well as several officers and non-commissioned officers from the Ministry of the Interior.
During the meeting, the Minister emphasized that the Security Directorates are achieving tangible results in apprehending wanted individuals and solving cases despite limited resources. He noted that some Directorates operate with limited equipment, no more than two vehicles, yet they still manage to solve dozens of cases and apprehend wanted individuals. He added that several areas are free of unsolved murders, a significant security indicator, despite the challenging security environment, the proliferation of armed groups, and the lack of support.
He explained that prior to 2022, the Security Directorates were almost entirely devoid of resources, while since 2023, they have received direct support in the form of vehicles and equipment. He affirmed that all current support is directed exclusively to the Security Directorates, although it remains insufficient to meet the challenges.
Traffic Police contributed LD 8.5 million to the public treasury
The minister explained that the Traffic Police contribute to the public treasury, with traffic fines generating approximately 8.5 million dinars in revenue in a single year. This is despite the police operating under difficult field conditions and shortages of uniforms and equipment, while traffic and emergency response officers maintain a heavy daily presence to manage traffic flow.
The most significant challenges include shortage of vehicles, weapons and uniforms
He emphasized that the most significant challenges include a severe shortage of vehicles, weapons, uniforms, and detention facilities. He noted that some Directorates face armed formations equipped with armoured vehicles while possessing only police cars. He also highlighted the difficulty of combating smuggling, drug trafficking, and illegal immigration without sufficient support, and the limited capacity of prisons to accommodate detainees.
He stressed that the ministry’s strategy focuses on supporting Security Directorates in each region and relying on local personnel to enhance stability and eliminate dependence on local formations (militias) and loyalties, with the goal of building a sustainable, organized security institution.
The meeting also reviewed the activities of the security directorates during 2025 and compared them to 2023 and 2024. The combined statistics for the three years showed that:
– 174,835 reports and complaints were pending investigation
– 151,456 reports were referred to the Public Prosecution
– 123,240 individuals were wanted in connection with various cases
– 122,808 individuals wanted in connection with various cases were apprehended
– The number of unsolved crimes reached 38,734
– 9,791 crimes were solved
– 2,962 stolen vehicles were reported
– 1,166 stolen vehicles were recovered
– 2,903 arrest warrants were executed on additional wanted individuals
– 424 suicides
Traffic safety
– 4,075 traffic accidents were recorded
– resulting in 6,799 minor injuries
– 972 wanted vehicles were seized
– 1,264 wanted vehicles remained at large
– 584,771 traffic violations and misdemeanours were recorded.
The meeting concluded by emphasizing that the achieved security results reflect the significant efforts of the Security Directorates despite limited resources. It also noted a decrease in some crimes thanks to organized criminal investigations, and the Ministry’s continued support for strengthening the police’s ability to maintain security in various regions.
