Morocco
Moroccan Man Arrested for Wife's Murder During COVID-19 Lockdown
An individual was arrested this week in Safi , for the murder of his 42-year-old wife.
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Arrest
Belgium
Brussels Youth Groups Seek Dialogue with Mayor After Anderlecht Riots
After the riots in Anderlecht and the massive arrests, the non-profit organizations "Le foyer des jeunes des Marolles" and "Jeunes ambition Marolles" have, in a letter, requested a meeting with the mayor of Brussels-City, Philippe Close, and the divisional commissioner of the police or the head of the Brussels-Capital/Ixelles police zone. The aim will be for the parties to engage in constructive dialogue in order to ease tensions.
Morocco
Mason Arrested in Casablanca for Impersonating Journalist During Lockdown
A mason was arrested on Wednesday in Casablanca while driving his vehicle, equipped with a "press" badge.
Morocco
Morocco Arrests Over 53,000 for Violating COVID-19 Emergency Measures
Arrests for violation of the state of health emergency continue. Over the past 24 hours, 3,277 people were arrested, of whom 1,820 were taken into custody, according to the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN).
Morocco
Three Convicted Thieves Recaptured After Escaping Psychiatric Hospital in Errachidia
Law enforcement officers arrested, in the night from Sunday to Monday, three prisoners presumed to be mentally ill who were trying to escape. They were admitted to a psychiatric hospital in Errachidia.
France
French Customs Seize 1.2 Tons of Cannabis in Truck During Lockdown
Despite the confinement, a Spanish truck with 1.2 tons of cannabis on board was intercepted by French customs at a motorway toll booth in the Alpes-Maritimes, in the south of France.
France
Interpol Fugitive Arrested in Morocco: Frenchman Wanted for Attempted Murder and Drug Trafficking
The elements of the prefectural service of the judicial police of Tangier proceeded, on Monday, April 20, 2020, to the arrest of a 41-year-old Franco-Algerian, in execution of an international arrest warrant issued against him by the French judicial authorities. He would be involved in an attempted murder and drug trafficking.
Morocco
Morocco Arrests Over 46,000 for Violating Coronavirus Emergency Measures
Since the state of emergency was imposed to limit the spread of the coronavirus, many infractions have been committed by the population, forcing the security forces to make arrests. In the last 24 hours, 2,667 people have been apprehended, with 1,426 placed in custody.
France
Franco-Guinean Fugitive Wanted for Attempted Murder Arrested in Morocco
A 27-year-old Franco-Guinean, subject to an international arrest warrant issued against him by the French judicial authorities, was apprehended in Tangier following a case of criminal conspiracy and attempted voluntary manslaughter.
Morocco
Morocco Prosecutes Over 25,000 for Violating COVID-19 Emergency Measures
Thousands of Moroccans have fallen under the law for violating preventive health measures. Some are being prosecuted for violating the state of health emergency, while others have been detained.
Morocco
New Bus Fleet in Casablanca Targeted by Vandals, Operator Reports Multiple Attacks
"Vandals" attacked the buses of Alsa Al Baida, the fleet recently put into circulation. The bus operator in Greater Casablanca denounced on Saturday this vandalism orchestrated by people who, in the meantime, would have already been arrested.
Belgium
Brussels Man Arrested for Brutal Attack on Ex-Wife During Lockdown
Mohamed Daly, a repeat offender, is in custody for having disfigured for life his ex-wife with a bladed weapon in Molenbeek. Prosecuted for intentional assault and battery, he will appear on Monday, April 20, before the council chamber.