Morocco
Tangier Police Seize Thousands of Ecstasy Tablets in Major Drug Bust
The police arrested, on Sunday evening in Tangier, two individuals who would be involved in a case of possession and trafficking of drugs and psychotropic substances.
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Arrest
Morocco
Wealthy Businessman Kidnapped in Rabat: Two Suspects Arrested in Ransom Plot
The anti-gang brigade of the judicial police of the prefecture of Rabat arrested two young men suspected of having kidnapped and attempted to assassinate a very wealthy businessman. They had demanded a ransom for the release of the sexagenarian.
Morocco
Local Official Arrested in Youssoufia Drug Bust as Gendarmerie Dismantles Trafficking Ring
The elements of the Royal Gendarmerie of Echemmaia have dismantled a drug trafficking network to which belongs an authority agent working in the Dar Bouâouda region under the province of Youssoufia.
Morocco
Moroccan Journalists Urge Release of Detained Colleagues on Hunger Strike
Gathered within the SNJ, the SNJ-CGT and the CFDT-Journalists, Moroccan journalists called in the middle of the week for the release of two colleagues who have been held in pre-trial detention for nearly a year. Omar Radi and Slimane Raissouni, awaiting their trial, have started a hunger strike to obtain provisional release.
Morocco
Serial Villa Burglar Arrested in Bouskoura After Months-Long Investigation
The elements of the Royal Gendarmerie of Nouaceur have succeeded in arresting the "ghost" thief, accused of having burgled 20 villas in Bouskoura and its surroundings. This is the result of a long investigation.
Morocco
Mentally Ill Man Arrested in Agadir for Online Threats Against Diplomat
Elements of the prefectural service of the judicial police of Agadir proceeded to arrest an individual showing symptoms of a psychiatric illness, last Wednesday. He would be involved in the publication of violent content via computer systems, threatening to commit criminal acts.
Morocco
Vandals Target Christian Cemetery in Casablanca, Police Launch Investigation
Three individuals profaned a Christian cemetery in Casablanca last week. The judicial police are conducting an investigation to identify and arrest them.
Morocco
Casablanca Police Arrest 28 Drivers for Illegal Tram Lane Use After Viral Video
In Casablanca, the police arrested 28 drivers who compromised the safety of the tramway and passengers by driving on a lane that is not reserved for them. These arrests follow the dissemination of a video on social media showing the overtaking of these drivers.
Morocco
Morocco Busts Counterfeit Food Ring: 7 Arrested in Oujda for Relabeling Expired Products
Seven people were arrested by elements of the prefectural judicial police in Oujda. They are suspected of belonging to a criminal network specializing in the counterfeiting of commercial brands and the use of packaging unsuitable for health for the storage of food products.
Morocco
Teen Arrested in Casablanca for Impersonating Police Officer in Mask Fine Scam
A minor, who was posing as a police officer, was arrested by the (real) police officers of Casablanca. The young girl was collecting fines from citizens who were circulating without protective masks.
Spain
Moroccan Man Detained for Attempted Murder of Ex-Girlfriend in Spanish Resort Town
The Torremolinos investigating court ordered the provisional detention on Friday of a 25-year-old Moroccan, arrested for stabbing his ex-girlfriend in Benalmádena.
Morocco
Moroccan Journalist Detained After Reporting on Smuggling in Tiznit
Journalist Mohamed Boutaâm, editor-in-chief of the local news site Tizpress and correspondent for several Arabic-language dailies in the Souss region, was arrested on May 4 in Tiznit , then placed in detention in the local prison of the city. Prosecuted for "interference without title in public functions", he will be informed of his fate on Monday, May 10.