Rabat Police Chief Suspended for Violating COVID-19 Protocols
2 April 2020
The police commissioner of the security district in Rabat has been suspended for failing to implement the emergency health measures.
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Moroccan Police Seize 3.8 kg of Heroin in Major Drug Bust in Nador
1 April 2020
Elements of the judicial police brigade of Nador arrested on Tuesday an individual caught in flagrante delicto of possession of 3.8 kg of heroin.
Woman Arrested in Morocco for Video Accusing Expats of Spreading COVID-19
1 April 2020
A 46-year-old woman was arrested on Monday evening by the elements of the Agadir prefectural service. She would be involved in the recording and dissemination via social (…)
Morocco Arrests Two for False COVID-19 Reports in Social Media Prank
30 March 2020
The dissemination of rumors and fake news has been severely punished in Morocco since last week. Two girls arrested on Saturday evening by the judicial police in Tangier (…)
Moroccan Man Jailed in Spain for Sharing ISIS Propaganda Video
29 March 2020
A Spanish court has sentenced a suspected Moroccan terrorist to two years in prison for publishing an Islamic State (IS) propaganda video showing scenes of violence.
Témara Supermarket Burglars Arrested During COVID-19 Lockdown in Morocco
28 March 2020
Two individuals, taking advantage of the state of health emergency, to burglarize a supermarket in Témara, were arrested by the judicial police elements of the prefecture of (…)
French Prisoner’s Health Deteriorates in Moroccan Jail Amid Extradition Delays
27 March 2020
Incarcerated in Morocco since December 2018, under an arrest warrant issued for a case of domestic violence, and then for drug trafficking, the brother of Célia, a Toulousain, (…)
Libyan Suspect in Malta Murder Case Arrested at Casablanca Airport
26 March 2020
An individual of Libyan origin was arrested in Morocco for having killed a man in Malta, more precisely in Santa Luċija.
Moroccan Nurses Sentenced to 4 Months for Corruption in Public Hospital
26 March 2020
Two nurses from Fkih Ben Saleh have been sentenced to 4 months’ imprisonment with a fine of 500 dirhams for corruption.
Moroccan Youths Arrested After Dangerous Swim Across Closed Ceuta Border
26 March 2020
While the border with the city of Ceuta has been closed, four young Moroccans braved the sea to return to the country. However, they were arrested upon arrival at their (…)