By Hanad Abdi - Reporter
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DJIBOUTI, 10 November 2026 Djibouti's National Gendarmerie announced on Tuesday the arrest of suspected members of an organized criminal gang accused of carrying out armed extortion and intimidation in several neighbourhoods of the capital.
According to a statement issued by the National Gendarmerie, the operation was jointly conducted by the PK12 Nord Territorial Brigade, the Road Safety Squadron (ESR) and the Investigation and Documentation Section (SRD).
The gang allegedly operated primarily in the PK12, PK13, Nagad and Barwaqo 2 neighbourhoods, where its members were accused of threatening residents with weapons to extort money.
Security forces said the operation resulted in the seizure of several weapons and ammunition.
The suspects were later brought before a court, which ordered their detention. They were subsequently transferred to Gabode Civil Prison.
The National Gendarmerie said it would continue conducting operations against organized crime to strengthen public security and protect citizens and their property.
The operation forms part of ongoing efforts by Djibouti's security authorities to combat organized criminal activities, particularly armed extortion and intimidation, while improving safety across residential neighbourhoods in the capital.